Merlot

The 2023 PlumpJack Merlot is exceptionally expressive and complex. Take your time to peel back the layers and allow all the aromatics and flavors to be revealed. The nose bursts forth with rich notes of freshly muddled blackberries, boysenberry, and plum with a bright cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate undertone providing lift. A touch of lilac adds a perfumed quality, while notes of sage and graphite bring a moody depth to the wine. The oak infuses this merlot with aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, hickory, and sandalwood which bring additional depth, warmth, and complexity. The palate exhibits all of these flavors along with a dark chocolate, cocoa nib note. The tannin is firm and refined, and the vibrant acidity accentuates the fruit and brings a tension to the wine, a nervous energy. Together, the tannin and acid contribute to a long, fruit-driven, mineral, and savory finish.