Benziger Family Winery 2015 Merlot, Sonoma County, USA
Benziger is known for its certified-sustainable farming methods, which promote natural vineyard management, land restoration, and biodiversity on the estate. Aged in American and French oak for 16 months, this fully formed red exudes bright fruit with a strawberry-jam nose. While the structure on the palate is concentrated, it expresses itself through a satiny mouthfeel. Seasoned by white pepper, licorice and plum play hand in hand as violets chime in on the vanilla-charmed finish. 92
– Meridith May, January-February 2019
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