The 2016 Columbia Valley Merlot shows good quality on the nose, with notes of fruit, dusty and soft florals and dark chocolate. Medium to full-bodied in the mouth, the wine has an elegant textural appeal that blossoms into a focused expression with balanced acidity and tannins. The finish is grippy and spicy, showing a food-friendly wine that has good tension and will age beautifully. This should deliver a solid expression over the next decade and a half and will be well worth the investment. Just 550 cases produced