Our Vintner Select Merlot is all about showcasing the exceptional growing conditions at Pride Mountain Vineyards and how those translate into a unique and compelling expression of this grape. With its dense aromas of blackberries, plum and a touch of raspberry, the 2023 offering is pure joy. While the generous offering of fruit is first and foremost, notes of graphite, white cedar, fresh thyme, and dried summer savory soon assert themselves as the core elements of this wine. The wine's substantial volume provides the perfect backing for the plush and well-structured tannins to reverberate through the long and lovely finish.