Barnett Vineyards Merlot, Spring Mountain District, USA 2021 Donelan Family Wines The fruity freshness perceived on

The fruity freshness perceived on the nose can be found while perceiving the volume of the wine and its delicate effervescence

Like seashells drenched in the pulp of ripe orchard fruits

bark and baking spice

aged in demi-muids

Almost Saint Julien in style

Barnett Vineyards Merlot, Spring Mountain District, USA 2021 Donelan Family Wines The fruity freshness perceived onThe 2021 Spring Mountain Merlot is much darker than previous years. The nose is very complex, with loads of black plum and cinnamon spice. There is also aromatics of caramel, gravel and menthol that surround all the intense dark fruit. As always with this wine the mouth is full and rich, with a very pretty silkiness this year. The tannins are present, slightly chalky but soft with a good level of acidity to balance them. There is a good level of cedar