Sineann 2007 Hillside Vineyard Merlot (Columbia Valley (OR))

Country: US / Hillside Vineyard
Variety: Merlot Oregon
Winery: Sineann / Columbia Valley (OR)

A big wine for Merlot, this high alcohol (14.6%) effort ramps up its black cherry fruit with volatile acidity and brings in chocolaty barrel flavors under an earthy, tannic finish. Another year or two in the bottle can only help; at this young age it seems a little blowsy and sharp.