2015 L'Ecole No. 41 Merlot, Columbia Valley, USA, (750ml) PG 1-4 Very dark crimson to the

Very dark crimson to the rim of the glass

From a vineyard the Gerrie family planted in 1993 that sits around the winery

while the full-bodied palate is rather broad and expansive but not over the top

Deeply colored in the glass

2015 L'Ecole No. 41 Merlot, Columbia Valley, USA, (750ml) PG 1-4 Very dark crimson to theTASTING NOTES: "Aromas of currant fruit and fruitcake, framed by cedary new oak, introduce the 2015 Columbia Valley Merlot, a medium bodied, supple wine with juicy acids and a clean, oak inflected finish. It's cleanly made but can't match the depth or concentration of the similar inexpensive Syrah. The blend includes 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot." Robert Parker's Wine Advocate