Firestone 2000 Merlot (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Merlot California
Winery: Firestone / Santa Ynez Valley

Smells good and rich, with waves of plum, blackberry, tar and smoke aromas, and the flavors are very similar. Drinks dry and tasty in the mouth, but loses a few points for a gritty tartness through the finish.