2008 Franciscan Merlot
Vineyard: Franciscan
Price: $16.00
Retail Price: $23.68
Varietal: Merlot
Style: Red Wine
Region: United States > California > Napa Valley
Other Vintages: 2009 2007 2006 2004 2000 1998 NV
Drink By: 2019
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Deep garnet in color. Inviting aromas of cherry, wild strawberry, and ripe plum are interwoven with notes of sage and blueberry. Hints of anise and clove give added complexity. Rich, elegant and well structured, the palate shows a velvet texture with smooth mouthfeel and good balance. Layered with full flavors of ripe plums, cherries, tobacco, and sweet notes of vanilla, the finish lingers with rich, dark fruit flavors.
User Tasting Note
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  • Paige Maupin
    well bodied. light tannins and lightly fruity with smooth finish. deep red with great legs!
  • asakaida
    balanced. like a Bordeaux.
  • greencruzat
    Smooth, light, and fruity.