This big-boned Merlot opens with glossy red berry fruit beneath a thick sheen of vanillin oak. There's a cool, herbal edge and a slight mustiness. The palate is equally heavyset, although it's saved by some refreshing acidity. There's a touch of alcohol heat and plenty of oaky tannins that dry out the mouth at the finish. Nevertheless, the fruit makes its way through the cracks. Christina Pickard

rating

85
Price

$31,Buy Now
Variety

Merlot
Appellation

Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes, New York, US
Winery

Damiani

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Alcohol

14.3%
Bottle Size

750 ml
Category

Red
Date Published

12/1/2022
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