Abeja Merlot, Columbia Valley, USA

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The 2008 Merlot was sourced from Sagemoor’s Bacchus and Dionysus vineyards and was aged in 60% new French oak for 18 months. It displays notes of spice box, incense, cedar, cassis, and blackberry leading to a spicy, savory, medium-bodied wine that is slightly shallow on the mid-palate. www.abeja.net/winery

This 100% Merlot is sourced from Sagemoor Farms’ Bacchus and Dionysus vineyards. For the first time, there is no Cabernet Franc in the blend. Richly fruity, with loads of cherry, raspberry compote and black currant flavors, this melds in grace notes of chocolate and caramel, seamlessly. Thick and flat-out luscious, yet structured with a tannic spine that gives definition and focus all the way through.——P.G.(12/31/2010)—— 95