So I received this wine last week and I could hardly wait to open it. Kimmel Merlot has always been amazing and this one was no exception. Aged 20 months in oak.
This onyx ruby colored Merlot opens with a blackberry, red currant, and mild old oak bouquet with an alluring hint of spice and just the faintest soupçon of strawberry.
On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, plush and juicy. The flavor profile is a rich blackberry with notes of spice, mineral infused plum, vanilla oak with tiny hints of dark chocolate. Smooth and savory, the flavors linger on your tongue long after your last sip.
This is an elegant wine, but don't let the finesse fool you, it has the structure to support 8 to 10 years plus in the cellar.
If you can wait that long to open the bottle.
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