Aromas of cocoa powder, cherry, medicinal notes and herb lead to a palate chock-full of black-fruit flavors with bittersweet-chocolate accents. It's an unabashedly delicious and ripe offering of this variety with a finish that sails.

The 2014 Merlot Readers offers more plum and chocolate notes as well as medium-bodied richness, good purity and a clean, enjoyable, thoroughly drinkable style.