2012 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot Napa Sonoma

(90 Points  --  Wine Advocate)

The outstanding 2012 Merlot is composed of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 18 months in 40% new French oak. There are 5,350 cases. It exhibits a classic Merlot bouquet of coffee beans, white chocolate, mocha, black cherries and plums. This lush, heady, sexy, medium to full-bodied Merlot can be consumed over the next 7-8 years. (RP)   Review Date: 10/2014