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The 2021 Plump Jack Merlot is complex and layered. The nose leads with cherry,... The 2021 Plump Jack Merlot is complex and layered. The nose leads with cherry, raspberry, and boysenberry, followed by sweet earth and dried herbs. The oak barrels bring depth to the nose by infusing notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, pie crust, vanilla,... more

The 2020 vintage produced wines that are bright and pure, with notes of raspbe... The 2020 vintage produced wines that are bright and pure, with notes of raspberry, vanilla bean, and a surprising mix of pit fruits—apricot, plum, even white peach—wrapped in an envelope of cocoa powder and girded by a strong framework of tannin.... more

The 2018 Carneros Merlot shows jammy blackberry and raspberry aromas. Nuances ... The 2018 Carneros Merlot shows jammy blackberry and raspberry aromas. Nuances of spice and cocoa emerge as the wine opens up. Silky mouth-feel and well-balanced structure allow it to show wonderfully with a variety of well-seasoned dishes. Commentary:... more

The 2018 Carneros Merlot shows jammy blackberry and raspberry aromas. Nuances ... The 2018 Carneros Merlot shows jammy blackberry and raspberry aromas. Nuances of spice and cocoa emerge as the wine opens up. Silky mouth-feel and well-balanced structure allow it to show wonderfully with a variety of well-seasoned dishes. The 2018... more

The 2018 vintage is 56% Cabernet Franc and 44% Merlot, and would certainly sta... The 2018 vintage is 56% Cabernet Franc and 44% Merlot, and would certainly stand with the best of the twenty-one previous vintages. Effusively aromatic, the wine is packed with notes of red raspberry, nutmeg, cumin, licorice, and slow-toasted oak. It... more

The 2019 Keenan Napa Valley Merlot shows intense aromas of black cherry, black... The 2019 Keenan Napa Valley Merlot shows intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and cassis. Complex nuances of cocoa and coffee bean emerge as the wine opens up. A soft and juicy red with plum, tile and blackberry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied... more

The 2018 Tapestry offers a beautiful rusticity in this elegant expression of t... The 2018 Tapestry offers a beautiful rusticity in this elegant expression of this tremendous vintage, showing the true artistry of blending five Bordeaux-heritage grape varieties grown within the Napa Valley, which together contribute multi-layered... more

Join us for a tasting of discovery into Cabernet Sauvignon with Australia's Va... Join us for a tasting of discovery into Cabernet Sauvignon with Australia's Vasse Felix , Sonoma's Schug, and Paso Robles Daou Vineyards! Wine.com host Gwendolyn Osborn leads a discussion with esteemed winery guests about the stylistic differences... more