Textbook Merlot Napa Valley 2015

As in "TEXTBOOK example" of the grape. 3/4 Calistoga fruit, then Rutherford and Oakville. Aged 14 months in all French oak, 1/3rd new. Dark plum, berry/cherry, vanilla, cola, velvety tannins. Delicious on its own, but it positively sings with rich, fatty meats. 8% Cabernet Sauvignon.