Abeja Merlot Columbia Valley 2022 (750ml) Kerner The fruit of their expertise

The fruit of their expertise underpinned the steady growth of the winery

which definitely describes the dude on the label and maybe also the rustic but easygoing structure of this wine

offering a massive

a relatively unknown cousin of the Malbec grape grown in Southwestern France near Cahors

Richness contrasts with the bright apple and touches of red currant that give the wine structure and density

Abeja Merlot Columbia Valley 2022 (750ml) Kerner The fruit of their expertiseThis one hundred percent Merlot has really nice, bright red fruit, rose petals, and a richness on the nose. Flavors of plum, mountain strawberry and mocha come together with a balanced mouth feel and a long finish. Though it was a cooler vintage, I feel we have still captured the powerfully elegant style for which we are known. "Moderately saturated bright red ruby. Sexy aromas of dark raspberry, mocha, red licorice, tobacco, minerals and cocoa nibs