WINE REVIEW: Silverado Vineyards 2018 Est. Grown ‘Mt. George Vineyard’, Merlot, Coombsville, CA($47)

by Andrew Chalk

Appearance: Deep ruby with opaque core and translucent rim.

Nose: French oak, blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, thyme.

Palate: Blackberry, chewy tannins, hard herbs and medium-plus acid. Fruit needs time to evolve as this wine is quite closed-in.

Serve with red meat or, lay down for five years to give it a chance to evolve.

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