description: Solvang's family- and pet-friendly Carivintas Winery is dedicated to rescuing dogs that have been cast aside, but they focus on making quality wine too. That cares shows in this Merlot, which smells rich and thick like a Chinese plum-hoisin sauce, with some minerality peeking through. On the palate, it's medium bodied with more plum jam and clove elements.
variety: Merlot