Melka Mekerra Merlot Knights Valley 2017 skus_30198960 layered with cigar box and

layered with cigar box and spice

Aromas of candied fruits mingle with notes of vanilla from the oak giving complexity on the nose

Salty at the end with bitter citrus

ripe berry flavors are layered with notes of dark chocolate and vanilla oak

very sweet yet vry good balance

Melka Mekerra Merlot Knights Valley 2017 skus_30198960 layered with cigar box andBoth the Cabernet franc and Merlot were the first to be planted on this parcel of land in 2004. The aromatics boast ripe dark blackberry fruit with tobacco and leather components with hints of crushed rocks. The entry of the wine leads off with Merlot and then the depth and density of the Cabernet franc is apparent as the two harmoniously co exist. The finish is sublime with nice chewy tannins with a long lingering savory note. This wine is a classic