Firestone 2013 Merlot (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Merlot California
Winery: Firestone / Santa Ynez Valley

Quite shy on the nose, this bottling offers crushed lava rocks, pencil shavings, dried herbs and prune aromas. The flavors are also reserved, with dried oregano, black olive and elderberry emerging.