Wente Sandstone Merlot 2014

Aromas of dark chocolate, blackberry and vanilla.  Flavors of plum and blackberry with a hint of tobacco.  The wine is a bit tight but has nice characteristics waiting to be discovered underneath the tight exterior.  It may open up the flavors if you were to decant it for an hour or two before drinking. I rarely have the patience to wait that long. Enjoyable merlot for under $15.

Rating 7.1