Ehlers Estate 2012 Estate Merlot (St. Helena)

Country: US / Estate
Variety: Merlot California
Winery: Ehlers Estate / St. Helena

This is a rich, inviting wine with characteristics of dried cranberry and red currant, replete with dusty, spicy tannins and spicy, spiked vanilla. Lush, the tannins are soft and supple, a tad smoky, and the secondary elements darker in smoke, black licorice and espresso. Burly, it’s balanced and refined.