title: Long Island Merlot Alliance 2008 Merliance Merlot (Long Island)
description: The nose is a tad fleshy with ripe red-fruit and sweet spice notes, but the palate is crisp with striking acidity and hints of green leaves and forest floor. It tastes fine now, with ripe, chalky tannins, but it should hold well until at least 2015.
variety: Merlot
designation: Merliance