• 90 Points
    Editors’ Choice
    Artesa 2006 Reserve Merlot (Napa Valley)

    Held back five years to let it mellow, this Merlot shows the soft luxuriousness the variety is known for. Wrapped into the smooth tannins are ripe, sweet flavors of cherries, mocha and spices, capped by a salty, smoky meatiness suggesting Canadian bacon.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2011
  • 90 Points
    Editors’ Choice
    Artesa 2006 Reserve Merlot (Napa Valley)

    Held back five years to let it mellow, this Merlot shows the soft luxuriousness the variety is known for. Wrapped into the smooth tannins are ripe, sweet flavors of cherries, mocha and spices, capped by a salty, smoky meatiness suggesting Canadian bacon.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2011
  • 90 Points
    Editors’ Choice
    Artesa 2006 Reserve Merlot (Napa Valley)

    Held back five years to let it mellow, this Merlot shows the soft luxuriousness the variety is known for. Wrapped into the smooth tannins are ripe, sweet flavors of cherries, mocha and spices, capped by a salty, smoky meatiness suggesting Canadian bacon.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2011
  • 90 Points
    Editors’ Choice
    Artesa 2006 Reserve Merlot (Napa Valley)

    Held back five years to let it mellow, this Merlot shows the soft luxuriousness the variety is known for. Wrapped into the smooth tannins are ripe, sweet flavors of cherries, mocha and spices, capped by a salty, smoky meatiness suggesting Canadian bacon.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2011