Earthy, textural, fragrant.
Grown on the Black Sage gravel bar in Bartier's estate Cerqueira vineyard, this 2022 Merlot spent 15 months in neutral French oak before bottling.
Expect fragrant black cherry and purple flowers, vanilla, licorice, cedar, pipe tobacco and mocha aromas. It's a smooth wine with a savoury/earthy character. Bittersweet chocolate, spice, green olive and espresso flavours mimic the nose. It has texture and restraint and cocoa tannins that cling to the finish.
Pair: Anything you can throw on the grill or a nice round of brie cheese.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 27th, 2025