Merus, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Pinot Noir Ageing continued in 80% new

Ageing continued in 80% new French oak

concentration and intensity

joining a complex earth and mineral quality

This is worth a special effort to seek out

The wine is aged in tank (60%)

Merus, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Pinot Noir Ageing continued in 80% newTorn label 95 Points Wine Advocate Tasted too late to make it into the December issue, Meruss 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits an inky purple color as well as an extraordinary bouquet of blueberry liqueur intermixed with graphite, charcoal, cassis, and spice. The wood seems pushed to the background given the extraordinary concentration of fruit. Full bodied, powerful, and rich with chocolaty espresso notes intermixed with blackberries and blueberries,