2019 Barnett Merlot
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Lots of black cherries, chocolate, and earthy, herbal notes emerge from the 2019 Merlot, a medium-bodied, delicious, easygoing Merlot all from the Spring Mountain District. I found these wines to be mostly fruit-forward and simple, although certainly enjoyable.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2019 Merlot is plush, voluptuous and inviting. Succulent dark cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice, spice and leather are all front and center in this mid-weight, supple Merlot from Barnett.
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Merlot gives up seductive scents of plum pudding, fruitcake and boysenberries with touches of chocolate mint and star anise. Full-bodied, rich, soft and plush, it has lots of spicy nuances and a long, fragrant finish.