The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard (100% Merlot) has a totally seductive nose of Indian spices

which features red berry fruit and hints of tobacco

This mouth coating effort is terrific and well-worth checking out

Hints of oak toast don’t materially detract from the otherwise wonderfully fresh and cool aromas of green apple

This is a good time to start popping corks on this beauty

Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese other_regions_italy The deep garnet-purple colored 2016This offers concentrated peach and apple aromas and flavors, but shuts down on the finish, with some astringency. There's fine acidity backing it all, but it's out of sorts today. Then, a peach infused aftertaste convinces me. Best from 2006 through 2020. BS