Turnbull 2006 Estate Grown Merlot (Oakville)

Country: US / Estate Grown
Variety: Merlot California
Winery: Turnbull / Oakville

Ungainly, with stiff, puckery tannins giving a hard astringency, and unintegrated oak sticking out. Somewhere inbetween are modest cherry, anise and herb flavors. Pretty good, but not likely to go anywhere, so drink now.