2021 On The Fence

Varietal
Merlot
Tasting Notes

This is the modish manager of the Magnificent Mile Kate Spade, decked head to toe in technicolor glitz, chasing down a shoplifter. Satiny maraschino minidress, lavender-butter handbag, sleek satin stilettos dripping Damson plum preserves. Maple syrup chandelier earrings and perfect balsa-wood blowout, fluttering in her dead sprint to the door. She’s the picture of regal grace, but when she catches up to the panic-stricken sunglass-snatcher, she lowers her shoulder and hits like a Mack truck.

If you must know
Vineyard
Bien Nacido
AVA
Santa Maria Valley
Cases made
146
Aging
Aged in 75% New French Oak for 24 months
Drink now
1 hour decant
Cellar
Now through 8+ years
For the score whores

93 Points, Wine Advocate

94 Points, Vinous

94 Points, Wine Enthusiast