Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot (2022)

Merlot from the Wetzel Family Estate has a reputation for being a big, complex wine. First produced in 1984, this has been a classically structured wine each year, often showing as much tannin as many Cabernet Sauvignons.

This wine surprises many red wine lovers with its big flavors. There are spicy aromas of black cherry, plum, boysenberry, cassis, vanilla and oak in the glass. The 2022 Merlot is powerful, full bodied wine with rich flavors of black cherry, plum, cassis and slight chocolate. This well-structured Merlot has beautiful balance and a long, textured finish.

Blend: Merlot 97%, Malbec 2%, Cabernet Sauvignon 1%