Saddlehill Merlot 2023 sku_2478196-1 with an after taste that

with an after taste that is reminiscent of aniseed

spicy plum and soft chewy tannins

or fallow fields covered by hornbeam woods

And it is a wine of texture

Saddlehill Merlot 2023 sku_2478196-1 with an after taste thatCultivated in gravelly, sun warmed soils at Saddlehill's foothill estate, this Merlot undergoes cold maceration before fermentation in stainless steel to emphasize purity of black cherry and plum fruit. After a gentle press, the wine ages 12 months in seasoned French oak barrels to integrate fine tannins without overwhelming the plush mid palate. The winery's high elevation site ensures cool nights that preserve acidity and spice aromas. The result is