Cannonball Merlot 2019 Bottle:12 and then aged for 24

and then aged for 24 months in large five year-old barrels

An aperitif wine

fresh mushrooms

palate-staining sensations

This three hectare

Cannonball Merlot 2019 Bottle:12 and then aged for 24Medium ruby in color showing a bouquet of cherry and black tea accented by subtle sweet vanilla French oak and a fetching blueberry compote note. The palate is generous and soft on approach, leading with supple cherry fruit and transitioning to richer boysenberry flavors on the mid palate where the medium firm tannins, caramel, and notes of clove and black pepper come into play. The vintages fresh acidity lends structure to this silky expression of