2021 Airfield Estates Merlot Yakima Valley

Winemaker Notes:  This medium to full-bodied Merlot displays an abundance of dark fruit aromas. Layers of black cherry, dark cassis, sweet plum and smoked figs unite with more complex notes of dark espresso and salted toffee. On the palate, the wine shows finesse, balance, and roundness. Smooth, supple tannins frame the way for lingering secondary flavors of blackberry jam, vanilla bean, sweet cocoa, and toasted oak. Enjoy now through 2035 with optimal maturity peaking around 2030.

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Wine Enthusiast - "A little bit of earth and saline mixes with aromas of boysenberry jam slathered on a warm waffle. The creaminess of the wine's texture befits plush tannins and mild acidity. Dried cherry, nougat and walnut flavors would be a great energy bar. Fun stuff."