Mirassou 1997 Coastal Selection Merlot (Monterey County)

Country: US / Coastal Selection
Variety: Merlot California
Winery: Mirassou / Monterey County

If Monterey has a problem with Cabernet Sauvignon, the challenges for Merlot are even more formidable, as this tough, thin, earthy wine shows. These grapes just didn’t get ripe enough. so the dominant notes are herbaceous and tannic. It also finishes watery.