2024 Joseph Carr Josh Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Spain spicy and varietal but not

spicy and varietal but not green

refreshing drink

Pinot Noir for roundness and structure and Pinot Meunier for fruitiness

Aromatically the wine has notes of star anise

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

2024 Joseph Carr Josh Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Spain spicy and varietal but notWINEMAKER'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