Appellation:
Monterey County

Grape Varietal:
Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes:
This Merlot blends the craftsmanship of California winemaking with the exotic tradition of dark rum barrel aging, resulting in an incredibly bold sensory expression. Dark ruby red in color, it opens with rich, sweet aromas of blackstrap molasses, sweet vanilla, mocha, cocoa powder, maple, tobacco leaf, spiced rum cake, anise, black cherry, and dark plum. Ripe, concentrated flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, spiced rum cake, molasses, caramel, brown sugar, baking spices, sweet oak, vanilla, and dark chocolate carry through to a long, lush, and sweet finish.
A superb accompaniment to Caribbean rum cake, pasta Bolognese, Korean short ribs, Jamaican jerk chicken, spicy coconut curry, dark chocolate, brie with fig jam, and a white sandy beach at sunset.

Appellation:
California

Grape Varietal:
Merlot, Petite Syrah, Other Red Varieties

Tasting Notes:
Our 2021 Merlot is ruby red in color and opens with aromas of ripe red cherry, Asian plum, and cranberry with hints of black olive, tea leaf, baking spice, mocha, brown sugar, and sweet oak. Flavors of ripe dark cherry, marionberry, and plum with sweet brown sugar, English toffee, and mocha follow and lead to a soft, lingering finish. Enjoy this wine with rotisserie chicken, meat ravioli, grilled wild salmon, and herbed Boursin cheese.