Smith Story Wine Cellars
Pickberry Vineyard Merlot
2023 · Merlot · Sonoma Mountain
$74.00
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Varietal: MerlotVintage: 2023Appellation: Sonoma MountainBody: Full-bodiedAlcohol: 14% ABV
Tasting notes
They have made a sought-after Merlot from the legendary Pickberry Vineyard since their first vintage in 2015. Hand harvested an hour before sunrise. Deep garnet with a vibrant ruby rim, a bouquet of cherries, raspberries and pomegranate layered with rose petal, blood orange zest and earth. Plush yet poised, with dark macerated berries, black pepper and milk chocolate over a savory base. Three barrels produced.
Pairs with
Short rib, herb-roasted pork, semi-hard alpine cheeses
Details
- Varietal
- Merlot
- Vintage
- 2023
- Appellation
- Sonoma Mountain
- Body
- Full-bodied
- Alcohol
- 14% ABV
- Aging
- Used Bordeaux barrels until bottling in August 2025
- Bottle
- 750 ml
The maker
Smith Story Wine Cellars