Rounded out with the addition of 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Merlot opens with a nose of black cherry, dusty plum and subtle mocha tones. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is lively with a pleasing mineral tension and shows a delightfully framed structure of uplifting tannins, ending with a food-friendly finish. I recommend a quick decanting to open up the nose and prime the wine.