Producer: Castoro Cellars  
Region: Paso Robles, Central Coast, California 
Varietal: Merlot  
Year: 2020 

Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points 

"Freshly smashed black-raspberry, cherry and boysenberry aromas meet with light smoke and crushed granite on the complex nose of this bottling. The palate is firmly structured to balance the ripe red-cherry flavors, which are boosted by hickory and roasted tomato accents." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"This Merlot is sourced from our Estate certified organic Merlot vineyards that are nestled in the Templeton Gap District of the Paso Robles AVA. Merlot is one of the main Bordeaux varietals and grows well in Paso Robles. This is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon when you are looking for something slightly softer with more elegance. The fruit is dark berries, the vanilla oak is moderate, and the tannins are polished." 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

Certified Organic.  Sustainable. 

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