A vintage that produced some spellbinding wines, and this is right up there with some of the best. This is high-class merlot displaying power and poise. The structure and combination of oak, fruit and tannin is excellent. Leafy fruit with a trace of black fruits and dark plum. The palate has a grainy texture accentuated by the chalky tannins. Moss Wood has put a lot of time into managing this vineyard which they bought some years ago, with a particular emphasis on tannins. This is a merlot that makes quite a statement. Cellar 10 Years

Published November, 2021