Ballentine 2014 Estate Grown Merlot (Napa Valley)

Country: US / California
Variety: Merlot
Winery: Ballentine / Estate Grown

Handfuls of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot figure into this wine, a lovely, medium-bodied beauty that finds balance in its measured use of oak. Vanilla, plum and bold jolts of pepper and cinnamon combine well on the lengthy palate.