Barnett Vineyards 2023 Merlot, Spring Mountain merlot After undergoing a second fermentation

After undergoing a second fermentation in bottle

but that was not the case in 2023

the intense fruit gradually ebbs to reveal enticing hints of nutmeg

elegant progression of lush plum

Blue-fruited and juicy

Barnett Vineyards 2023 Merlot, Spring Mountain merlot After undergoing a second fermentationThe 2023 Spring Mountain Merlot is much darker than previous years. The nose is very complex, with loads of black plum and cinnamon spice. There is also aromatics of caramel, gravel and menthol that surround all the intense dark fruit. As always with this wine the mouth is full and rich, with a very pretty silkiness this year. The tannins are present, slightly chalky but soft with a good level of acidity to balance them. There is a good level of cedar