Country: Spain / Tierra de Estella
Variety: Merlot Northern Spain
Winery: Fortius / Navarra
Dried herbs, lots of spice and some black raspberry carry the bouquet. Fruit is front and center; the palate is all cherry and black pepper, and the finish brings more red fruit and firm tannins. It’s mostly a one-song act, meaning it’s clean, spicy and adequately fruity.