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While the wines are still resting in barrel, early tastings from the region’s iconic clay and gravel soils reveal a year of exceptional balance, concentration, and aromatic complexity. For lovers of Merlot at its most sublime, the upcoming releases promise
Traditionally, Merlot thrives in a “Goldilocks zone”—it must avoid the under-ripeness of a cool climate and the over-ripeness of a hot one. In its classic expression, it offers a harmonious balance of red fruit flavors (like cherry and raspberry), supple