Barnett Vineyards 2023 Merlot, Spring Mountain gunbun The 2021 Atelier Ilaria Napa

The 2021 Atelier Ilaria Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon leaps out of the glass with gorgeous aromas of black cherry

lovely earthy and savory notes emerge that include sage

Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon

4% Petit Verdot

graphite and boysenberries is framed beautifully by sandalwood with a hint of cedar

Barnett Vineyards 2023 Merlot, Spring Mountain gunbun The 2021 Atelier Ilaria NapaThe 2023 Spring Mountain Merlot is much darker than previous years. The nose is very complex, with loads of black plum and cinnamon spice. There is also aromatics of caramel, gravel and menthol that surround all the intense dark fruit. As always with this wine the mouth is full and rich, with a very pretty silkiness this year. The tannins are present, slightly chalky but soft with a good level of acidity to balance them. There is a good level of cedar