Larner 2009 Elemental Red Wine G-S-M (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / Elemental Red Wine
Variety: G-S-M California
Winery: Larner / Santa Ynez Valley

What a great red wine for drinking now. It has the structure of a fine Merlot, soft and refined, yet the flavors are pure Southern Rhône. There’s an umami smoked meatiness to the blackberry jam and black currant fruit, while a touch of oak adds just the right note of sweet toast.