description: Husband-wife team David Paige and Barbara Shinn upped the reserve bottling from six to nine barrels, but they've still managed to increase the quality with help from a good vintage. Cinnamon graham cracker coats cherry and blueberry aromas, leading to a solid core of blueberry and eraser flavors. Secondary flavors of mushroom, normal for North Fork Merlot, and wood segue into a lovely finish of spice, cherry and mineral. A smooth wine, and easily drinkable now. It will only get better with a little age.
variety: Merlot
designation: Nine Barrels Reserve