Barnett Vineyards Merlot, Spring Mountain District, USA 2021 Barbera D'Alba elegant texture that keeps you

elegant texture that keeps you coming back

with red and black berries on a well-balanced palate with supportive but non-aggressive tannins that combine with the super-clean ripe fruit to give a long finish

This Biodynamic (Demeter certified) blend of Carignan

framed up nicely with lingering plum and a hint of tobacco

damp leaves and potpourri

Barnett Vineyards Merlot, Spring Mountain District, USA 2021 Barbera D'Alba elegant texture that keeps youThe 2021 Spring Mountain Merlot is much darker than previous years. The nose is very complex, with loads of black plum and cinnamon spice. There is also aromatics of caramel, gravel and menthol that surround all the intense dark fruit. As always with this wine the mouth is full and rich, with a very pretty silkiness this year. The tannins are present, slightly chalky but soft with a good level of acidity to balance them. There is a good level of cedar