2013 La Jota Merlot Howell Mountain

The 2013 La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot is a rich, full-bodied mountain wine from a stellar vintage, offering deep flavors of blackberry, black cherry, plum, and mocha with notes of licorice, spice, and earthy minerality. It's known for its opulent fruit balanced by firm tannins, velvety texture, and long, complex finish, showing intense depth with hints of new French oak, leather, and herbs. This wine is considered age-worthy, showing both power and finesse, with a structure ideal for pairing with grilled meats or aging for further development.