2013 Y. Rousseau Merlot Pépé Cavedale Vineyard Moon Mountain District Sonoma County
Youthful Merlot grown at high elevation
Youthful Merlot grown at high elevation
Concentrated blend of old (and renewed) vines
Substantial white blend mixing native and international grapes
Relaxed, friendly, and calming
Terrific value-priced California Cabernet
Age has treated this wine well
Fully dry but lush and tropical
Highly perfumed but with the heft of tropical fruits
Balanced: both ripe and cooling
Effusively tropical, herbaceous, citric, et cetera
Refreshing varietal Mencía from old vines, great for tapas
Herbs and high-pitched cherries; a bright Syrah (not a dark one)