2018 Substance Merlot Vineyard Collection Northridge Vineyard 750 Ml Size:750 ml balanced by a pleasing acidity

balanced by a pleasing acidity and a fruity taste on the palate

Black cherry nose with a raisin-like complex of scents

not far from a market- it lies just over 18 miles south of Inverness and on the Alt na Frith which provided a perfect source for soft

alerting tasters to its bold

providing a distinctive bouquet

2018 Substance Merlot Vineyard Collection Northridge Vineyard 750 Ml Size:750 ml balanced by a pleasing acidityVINEYARD Northridge Vineyard (100%) Loamy, fine sand over silica limestone, these ancient soils above the Missoula Flood plain are some of the best to grow fruit. This site is higher elevation and has cooler evenings, which creates later ripening, lots of minerality and concentration. A hidden gem! TASTING NOTES BY WINEMAKER CHARLES SMITH What a beautiful nose. Black cherry, black cassis, and cut tobacco is just the invitation. A richness comes into