2022 Crown Block Merlot

This release celebrates the renaissance of our original vineyard block and release: Crown Block Merlot. A hedonistic, deep-dark Merlot that's the spitting image of our original "Old Vines" vintages. Swirl the 2022, and you'll find ample notes of Bourbon cherry, dark chocolate,  molasses, mulling spice and mocha. The first sip reveals very fine grained tannins and a silty body, and notes of panettone, dried black cherry, and Baker's chocolate. Like the "Old Vines" vintages before it, this wine needs at least 5 minutes to open up. It's as decadent as chocolate cake now, but will continue to cellar beautifully.