2019 | Jarvis Estate Cave Fermented Merlot | Napa Valley

Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of sweet cherry, red plum, raspberry, French oak, blackberry and baking spices, and violets with a round, lively, dry medium-to-full body and a tingling, elegant, long finish that presents impressions of black plum, cocoa and baking spices, bramble berry compote, baked cherries, black tea, and and lavender candy with medium, well-integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. Smells, tastes, and has barrel character similar to some spendy Right Bank Bordeaux from a warm vintage; check back in around 2040 as this will only improve with age.