2021 | Pride Mountain Vintner Select Merlot | Sonoma County Moscato d'Asti freshened by lingering salinity to

freshened by lingering salinity to finish

keeping some of the Cabernet character (tobacco

Take this GY as a kind of summary of Gualtallary through two of the varieties that so far best interpret this mountainous area in the north of the Uco Valley

This single vineyard wine from Kaesler contains no added preservatives

walnut and slightly sour plums aromas show on the nose of this kitchen sink blend of Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 | Pride Mountain Vintner Select Merlot | Sonoma County Moscato d'Asti freshened by lingering salinity toLargely in the same style as the classic Merlot, the 2021 Merlot Vintner Select is 100% varietal and was raised 18 months in 45% new barrels. Redcurrants, red plums, smoked tobacco, and spicy wood notes all give way to a rich, medium to full bodied, broad, and textured Merlot that has a touch more ripeness and structure than the base cuvee. 92 Pts Jeb Dunnuck