Orin Swift Merlot Advice From John 2024 750ml ZD Napa creamy entry to a off-dry

creamy entry to a off-dry medium body with dried cherry and spice notes in the lingering charcoal and leather accented finish

with that fresh green cedar character and more sweet citrus

The palate is clean and textured

Asian pear and vanilla crème are balanced with a touch of flinty brightness that leads to a long

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Orin Swift Merlot Advice From John 2024 750ml ZD Napa creamy entry to a off-dryDominating aromatics abound without effortnotes of blackberry pie, black plum, sage and lilac come from the glass. A flooding sensation on entry drives dark fruits onto the mid palate with touches of savory, fennel and licorice as complements. Long on the finish, the espresso bean and continued concentration of blackberry throughout fades slowly with gentle and soft tannins.