Gnarly Head Merlot 2018

Gnarly Head Merlot breaks the Merlot mold, and tells a story of power and finesse. Anything but classic, this wine shows off bold aromas of black currant, blackberry and notes of toasted oak, followed by juicy flavors of black cherry, ripe plum and sweet herbs with a hint of spice rounding out the finish. Supple, velvety tannins and lush fruit make this wine an ideal match for beef sliders, Tandoori chicken or even chocolate mousse.

Tangy black-plum, smoked meat, scorched earth and wild sagebrush aromas pop on the nose of this widely available wine. Roasted strawberry and smoked meat flavors are wrapped in hearty tannins on the palate, whose ripeness is finished with olive and a dark rock minerality.