Beaulieu Vineyard Merlot Napa Valley 2017

Intriguing nuances of dark chocolate and dried Marasca cherries layer the ripe plum and blackberry notes of the Napa Valley Merlot. As you swirl the wine, you’ll also discover hints of black mission fig and licorice. On the palate, the textured flavors are plush and graceful, yet with ample structure.

A year of aging in oak barrels sourced from three different counties added hints of sweet oak spices and espresso. This is a very drinkable, mouth-pleasing Merlot of good length and great purity of fruit.