2021 Trois Noix Muir Hanna Vineyard Merlot Oak Knoll Napa Valley

JS91 A fruity nose of cherries, mulberries and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. It’s well-balanced and textured with a precise finish and some length. Drink or hold.
JD90 Also from the Oak Knoll region, the 2021 Merlot Muir-Hanna has attractive cherry and redcurrant fruit in a medium-bodied, juicy, enjoyable style. It’s another mid-weight, pretty, nicely balanced red from this label that’s perfect for near-term drinking.
Estate Notes: This perfumed and sumptuous Merlot is knocking on the Right Bank’s door. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine showcases what the cooler climate of Oak Knoll is capable of. The nose is full of black plum, red rose, and lightly roasted espresso, all supported by a ferrous minerality. Like a basket weave, the mouthfeel is complex with mixed berry cobbler, lively acidity, and velvety tannins.