Bruichladdich

Aroma: The bouquet opens with ripe red plums and black cherries before shifting to darker notes of cassis

Its gold medal at the Concours des Grands Vins de France and 89-point Wine Enthusiast score reinforce strong quality for its price tier

working well in punches

What separates Nora from many of its regional peers is that 10% of the production is fermented in French oak barrels

Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon limit-12 BruichladdichMerryvale Cabernet Sauvignon is a Napa Valley red wine blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec at 14. 5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The 2018 vintage earned 93 points from Wine Enthusiast, and its night harvested fruit contributes a distinctive freshness rarely found in wines of this weight and richness. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Napa Valley, California Bordeaux Style Red Blend Winery: Merryvale Vineyards Production