Abeja Merlot 2016 Bottle:12 The mineral and smoky components

The mineral and smoky components recede on the palate making way for a satisfying mix of bourbon barrel vanilla and creme brulees

These vibrant fruit characteristics arecarried on to the palate with hints of thyme

and grilled apple with a velvety

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Pair with a grilled fillet served over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes

Abeja Merlot 2016 Bottle:12 The mineral and smoky componentsThe 2016 Merlot is beautiful and also up with the top Merlots in the vintage. Terrific red currants, blackberries, spice box, and cedary herb notes all flow to a plump, medium to full bodied Merlot that hits the palate with loads of fruit, a stacked mid palate, and a great finish. High register aromas of baking spices, dried herbs, dried leaf and toast lead to deft, plump dark fruit flavors with ample barrel notes to go along with them. It shows a