2024 Joseph Carr Josh Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Spain Aromatically the wine has notes

Aromatically the wine has notes of star anise

spicy and varietal but not green

This is a rare appellation-level Pinot that could use another few years in bottle to fully flesh out

with refined tannins and polish

and bittersweet dark chocolate lead the way on the palate as black fruit weaves throughout with hints of cola and black coffee

2024 Joseph Carr Josh Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Spain Aromatically the wine has notesWINEMAKER'S NOTES: The bouquet of this Merlot is complex with scents of violets, sweet plums, and vanilla bean. On the palate, the wine is velvety and soft in texture, with flavors of plums, blackberries and cherries, and a long cocoa powder finish. Pair this medium bodied wine with medium bodied dishes, pair the fruit and floral characteristics of the wine with savory ingredients like mushrooms, or enjoy with lighters proteins like chicken or