Frog's Leap Merlot 2016 Bottle:12 There is an immediate floral

There is an immediate floral characteristic to this wine with petunias

Fruit of a meticulous selection and a harmonious assembly of Chardonnay

aged in 100% new oak

and the palette is round and rich with notes of lychee and canteloupe

Intensely focused

Frog's Leap Merlot 2016 Bottle:12 There is an immediate floralThe 2016 Frog's Leap Merlot has 9% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. At 13. 4% alcohol, it's ripe but not overly so. Biodynamic and dry farmed vines, mostly from around the Frog's Leap Winery in the heart of Rutherford. Low on the new oak scale Ripened red berries and cherry flavors are accentuated by delicate notes of mocha, herbs, and spice. This wine has a plush mouth feel and a lovely finish.