title: Bravante 2007 Estate Merlot (Howell Mountain)
description: This Merlot is very tannic now, which makes it hard to drink. There are considerable cherry, berry, currant, mineral and herb flavors, but they're buried under a ton of astringency. You're best off giving the wine a good four years in the cellar to let it age it a bit.
variety: Merlot
designation: Estate