22 months in oak has brought forth yet another delightful Merlot from the 2012 vintage.  Aromas are steeped in fruit a la sweet blueberry, cherry and raspberry followed up with a little vanilla.  On the palate you’ll find that sweet fruit parade carries on but adds a spicy element to balance it: blueberry, fresh raspberry, cherry – all spiced up just right with the added element of an oak seam that runs right down the middle. If this is what the college is teaching our future winemakers then our industry looks bright indeed.  Price: $28.00 – Rating: ****