Chocolate-covered cherries and a light herbal touch roil up from the nose. Cherries dominate on the palate, with dark chocolate and raspberries joining on the mid-palate. Tannins are dusty, acids well-balanced. Drink with a great burger. Recommended. 89 points. DBH
WHO: Rodney Strong
WHAT: Merlot
WHEN: 2014
DESIGNATION: Reserve
WHERE: Sonoma County, California
HOW MUCH: $20
POINTS: 89