Houdini 2008 Merlot (Oakville)

Country: US /
Variety: Merlot California
Winery: Houdini / Oakville

Fruity and simple, this Merlot tastes like the wine equivalent of a candied dessert pastry. It may not be technically sweet, but it’s so extracted in raspberries, cherries and caramelized oak that it seems sweet.