Our first 100% Merlot from our Estate Tyee Vineyard in Vallecito.  The nose is annis and licorice, French oak and earth.  The mouthfeel is medium body with nice tannins from the oak.  The flavors of cherry and blackberry.  A very nice wine that will soften and age well in the future.  A Portabella mushroom based meal would pair nicely.