For six generations and over 150 years, the Bundschu family has been making wine from its estate vineyard at the crossroads of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros and Napa Valley appellations. Today they focus on making small lots of ultra-premium wines, and once again did not disappoint with their offering of the 2012 Sonoma Valley Merlot. The tasting notes say it all:

"The merlot on our estate is distinctively dark and weighty, and especially so in the 2012 vintage. Aromas of blueberries laced with black tea and cocoa are followed by beautifully integrated flavors of blue and purple fruits, semi-sweet chocolate, fresh tobacco leaf and spice box. Supple tannins add weight and a polished texture and lead to a lush finish of ripe berries laced with pekoe tea. Delicious upon release, this Merlot will benefit from five years of cellaring from vintage and continue to age gracefully for at least ten years."

Cheers!