Nickel & Nickel Merlot Bear Flat 2014 Color:Red citrus and malt flavors

citrus and malt flavors

International Whisky Competition 2016: Whisky of the Year

Reviewed by: Jeffery Lindenmuth (Fall 2018)

93 Points Whisky Advocate :

Nickel & Nickel Merlot Bear Flat 2014 Color:Red citrus and malt flavorsThe 2014 Bear Flat Merlot combines the berry fruits from a warm region with the savory notes of a cooler growing area. The wine opens with aromas of plum, spice, and forest floor. Juicy fruit flavors pop upon entry and are followed by layered notes of cedar, fine herbs, and black olive. The texture is full, yet so smooth and beautifully balanced that the lingering fruit leaves you yearning for the next sip.