Country: US / Equation
Variety: Merlot Virginia
Winery: Breaux / Virginia
Aged in French oak for 9–12 months, this has a base of 84% Merlot, with smaller portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. It has a soft and nimble core, with a grippy tannic shell and a vein of compost that weaves through the palate. Blackberry and clove notes tag the finish.