2022 Frog's Leap Merlot Rutherford Napa Valley

Winemaker Notes:  While our Merlot wines typically need 9-12 months of bottle aging to come out of their shell, the ’22 is much more fruity, open and accessible early on than what is typical. The wine tastes like cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving, with tons of richness and a developing dark herb or tobacco note that bodes well for the future. Far from being merely an early bloomer, we are excited to see this wine develop over the long term, as it has the bones to make it work. Blend: 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon