Merlot – Ghost Pines 750ml

Winemaker Michael Eddy uses a multi-appellation approach that seeks out and blends the best grapes from exceptional sites throughout California to deliver the purity of varietal character he is searching for. The result is wines of great intensity and expression that offer an unforgettable experience. Tasting Note: Mocha, dark chocolate and espresso on the nose from the enticing oak aging on this Californian red wine. Full-bodied and smooth with lots of layers of fleshy black plums. Try it tonight with grilled pork chops. The Merlot grapes are gently delivered whole-berry to the fermenter, avoiding bitterness while bringing out fresh fruit flavours. Pair with: grilled meats and poultry, hearty tomato-based pastas, pork chops. Drink: 2013-2018. Score – 91. (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Sept. 2014)