Country: US /
Variety: Merlot New York
Winery: Sherwood House Vineyards / North Fork of Long Island
Despite intriguing notes of ripe red cherries, menthol and barnyard that peek through, tar and smoke from heavily charred French oak dominate both the nose and palate. There’s a pleasant midpalate of black fruit and pepper spice but its brief appearance is overshadowed again by a deep char finish.