Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Merlot |
2004 R Collection Merlot California
84% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc, this is a big fruit-forward, well-structured Merlot that opens with aromas of black cherry, raspberry, plum, chocolate, black pepper, spice, cedar and vanilla bean. It fills the mouth with black cherry, blackberry, black licorice, plum, hints of nutmeg and spicy oak followed by toasty vanilla in the smooth finish. This medium-bodied wine is well balanced and approachable with a good combination of acid and tannins. |