title: Firestone 2011 The Chairman Series Merlot (Santa Ynez Valley)
description: Red cherries, dark spices of clove and anise and gingerbread show on the nose of this wine from the Foley family portfolio. Darkness pervades the concentrated palate, with black fruits, dark chocolate, beef char and condensed purple flowers. It's so deep that it lacks noticeable flavor layers.
variety: Merlot
designation: The Chairman Series