This gentle merlot is classically Napa, with notes of strawberry and raspberry jam, layered with milk chocolate. Not at all root beerish like last year’s bottling, it instead veers more into Christmas spices while sticking with the overall sweet focus.

Simple but enjoyable.

B+ / $30 / florasprings.com

2013 Flora Springs Merlot Napa Valley

$30

8.5

Rating

8.5/10

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