this blend of 80% merlot and 20% cabernet sauvignon, sends up toasty aromatics richly imbued with the scents of new oak. john bookwalter consistently makes wines in this style, which in a cooler year such as 2010, can seem to mask the fruit. give it plenty of breathing time and the blackberry and black cherry core will begin to emerge from the toast, mocha and coffee.
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