2021 Barnett Vineyards Merlot, Spring Mountain District, USA (750ml) Gros Manseng the nice acidity gives almost

the nice acidity gives almost a dry finish

Dynamic and well-knit

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decent acidity

an extraordinary cuvée made from 100% Chardonnay in Burgundy and blended with an oak-aged dosage from Chablis

2021 Barnett Vineyards Merlot, Spring Mountain District, USA (750ml) Gros Manseng the nice acidity gives almostWINEMAKER'S NOTES: The Spring Mountain Merlot is a very bright and fruit driven wine. The nose is bursting with black cherries and blueberry pie as well as cinnamon toast and caramel. There is some pleasant underpinning eucalyptus and gravel minerality. As always with this wine the mouth is full and rich. The tannins are present but soft as the lush viscosity coats them. The acidity is present but softer than previous years. There is a wonderful