description: As with the 2003 Ethos Merlot, this new vintage shows an excess of horsey, tack room flavors that suggest a yeast infection. Along with it come chalky tannins and a harsh, acidulated mouthfeel. The fruit gets stripped away, and the finish gets chewy and tough. It's too bad because there is clearly excellent fruit here, but it's buried.
variety: Merlot
designation: Ethos