Murphy-Goode 2007 Merlot (Alexander Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Merlot California
Winery: Murphy-Goode / Alexander Valley

Here’s a good, robust red wine. It’s not particularly Merlot-like, with its pepper, herb, cherry, red currant and cola flavors, wrapped into sticky tannins. But it’s very dry and elegantly structured, and the alcohol is moderate. Fine with a nice steak or chop.