Sonoma County Merlot 2023 is velvety smooth with notes of sweet black cherry, compote blueberry and cassis. Medium-bodied with lush tannins, the wine boasts toasty oak and spice on the mid-palate, punctuated by a full and lively finish. Those juicy flavors of dark fruit and toast are enhanced by a kiss of new French oak. Enjoy this smooth and elegant Merlot with grilled pork chops and cherry reduction, lamb shanks with rosemary crust or creamy polenta with short rib ragu.