Barnard-Griffin Merlot

Merlot is great and doesn’t deserve the bad rap it’s gotten since Sideways came out. Today, this wine is big and plush with red and black plum notes mingled with baking spices. Give this wine 10 years and you’ll get a medley of stewed and dried fruits, baking spices, leather, and mocha. Bottle age will also give the tannins some time to chill out - they’re bold right out the gate. Pair with tender cuts of steak or a mushroom-based dish.