This perfumed and sumptuous Merlot is knocking on the Right Bank's door. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine shwocases what a cooler climate of Oak Knoll is capable of. The nose is full of black plum, red rose, and lightly roasted espresso, all supported by a ferrous minerality. Like a basket weave, the mouthfeel is complex with mixed berry cobbler, lively acidity, and velvety tannins.