The 2017 Merlot has aromas of red fruit on the nose, with soft baking spices and a subtle herbal lift. The wine is overly tannic on the palate and very grippy on the gumline, in need of some fine-tuning. The chewy tannins drive the tight finish, masking much of the wine's natural beauty. 173 cases made. I don't think the fruit will hold on for much longer before the the tannins have time to settle.