Beaulieu Vineyard Merlot Napa Valley 2017 hashval_52637F1B28DB323F843F09F47D1F432C7BFAEA59 and a carefree disposition

and a carefree disposition

vegetable risottos

duck confit with small roasted potatoes

Michael Schachner

bright acidity and long persistence

Beaulieu Vineyard Merlot Napa Valley 2017 hashval_52637F1B28DB323F843F09F47D1F432C7BFAEA59 and a carefree dispositionIntriguing nuances of dark chocolate and dried Marasca cherries layer the ripe plum and blackberry notes of the Napa Valley Merlot. As you swirl the wine, youll also discover hints of black mission fig and licorice. On the palate, the textured flavors are plush and graceful, yet with ample structure. A year of aging in oak barrels sourced from three different counties added hints of sweet oak spices and espresso. This is a very drinkable, mouth