2021 Luke Columbia Valley Merlot [WE93][WS91][JS90] hide and caramel

and caramel

with a waft of smoke on the focused close

no Sulfur was used in the production of this wine (TTB label approval was obtained prior to finishing)

Cast iron note helps extend the finish

Producer: Far Niente

2021 Luke Columbia Valley Merlot [WE93][WS91][JS90] hide and caramelProducer: Luke Region: Columbia Valley, Washington Varietal: Merlot Year: 2021 Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points "Weinbau fruit makes up the backbone of this wine. The aromas pull you into the glass, with notes of blue plum, raspberry, vanilla, graphite and coffee. The palate is full feeling, with lush fruit flavors and sneaky structure behind them. There's a pleasing lick of acidity that ups the interest. It's a big mouthful of a wine that overdelivers.