2022 | Mark Ryan 'Little Sister' Merlot | Columbia Valley Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodriguez burned rubber and toasted nut

burned rubber and toasted nut aromas mingle with whiffs of spice

it was bottled unfiltered and remained in the bottle until the demanding brothers decided it was ready

The palate shows elegance and refinement

straw color with shining golden reflections and high viscosity

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2022 | Mark Ryan 'Little Sister' Merlot | Columbia Valley Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodriguez burned rubber and toasted nutThe 2022 Little Sister Merlot presents a deep, dark purple hue, hinting at it's concentration and depth. On the nose, the wine opens with a captivating perfume of crushed violets intertwined with dark fruit aromatics. The palate impresses with a great weight and structure, delivering a silky mouthfeel with flavors of plum and red current, beautifully balanced by subtle gravel and mineral notes. This complex and age worthy Merlot promises to evolve