Ballentine 2012 Estate Grown Merlot (Napa Valley)

Country: US / Estate Grown
Variety: Merlot California
Winery: Ballentine / Napa Valley

This concentrated Merlot is blended with smaller percentages of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Dense in black licorice and toasty oak, the fruit character is dominated by red plum and berry aromas and flavors.