2019 Freemark Abbey Merlot, Napa Valley, USA (750 ml) 3/22 Alexander Valley

Alexander Valley

The 2022 vintage—a pure varietal expression—opens with bold aromas of ripe blackcurrant and crushed blueberries

crisp red cherry

Clones 15 and 95 at a 50:50 ratio exhibit an approachable style and luminous

2019 Freemark Abbey Merlot, Napa Valley, USA (750 ml) 3/22 Alexander ValleyWINEMAKER'S NOTES: The dominant flavor of this rich and smooth Merlot is black cherry, with nuances Red ruby color, the 2018 Merlot expresses red and blue fruits, composed of dried cherries, ripe strawberry, blue berry cobbler, fruit cake, red raspberry jam, and plum. A very pleasant complexity includes baking spice, leather, milk chocolate and arugula. The spicy oak is very well integrated. Entry and finish are very smooth, with fruit resembling