Country: US / Best Barrels
Variety: Merlot California
Winery: Blue Rock / Alexander Valley
This wine might knock your socks off with massively rich, ripe flavors of cherry pie, blueberry jam, mocha and toasty oak, wrapped into ultra-smooth tannins. For all the richness, it’s brightened with just enough acidity for balance and finishes dry. There’s no reason not to drink it now. Production was only 96 cases, but it’s worth a search.