2019 - Duckhorn Vineyards is a leader in the Merlot category, especially if you prefer the bold kind. This Merlot comes out swinging with deep, dark, blackberry, black cherry, red currant, dark chocolate, fresh herbs, purple flower and allspice. On the palate this wine is relentless with rich black/red fruits, peppery oak spice and long, dry, tannins. This one is built like brick house, big structure to handle grilled elk, wild boar or 3 peppercorn steak.--Finn