A Spicy Merlot

2002 Twenty Rows Merlot
17.00
Jen's Notes

This merlot had scents of cherry cordials and herbs and was deep garnet in color. The palate was quite unusual, with cherry cola, white pepper and cedar notes, softened only slightly with a touch of vanillin. With it's spiciness and grip, we would have guessed that this was a syrah, or perhaps a Zinfandel. It certainly wasn't the velvety chocolate-bomb that you often see in bottles labeled "Merlot"!