Swanson Napa Valley Merlot

WA (90-92) WS 90 Pts - According to Robert Parker - The 2012 Merlot exhibits a dense purple color, abundant cocoa, white chocolate, black cherry and plummy fruit, medium body, good depth and power, and an excellent finish. Drink now-2020. According to Wine Spectator - Combines plushness and power. Deep black cherry aromas open to complex flavors of red currant, cedar and mocha, finishing with big but ripe tannins. Drink now through 2022 Tasting Notes - Immediately inviting, the nose opens like a summer’s day, ripe fruit, red currant, strawberries and rose petals. On the palate the wine delivers crisp raspberry acidity alongside a succulent and dense mouth feel. Precise tannins give a refreshing lift to this well-structured Merlot. Built to be immediately assessable as well as rewarding medium cellaring (5-7years) this good-natured wine will pair well with a wide variety of foods. 79% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot.14.6% ABV.