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Forgeron

Forgeron Boushey Vineyard

Merlot · Columbia Valley (WA), US

From public reviewers
2reviews
90median pts
$38median price
Merlot has long been a particular strength at Forgeron. Up front in this new release is a thick vein of chocolate around rich black cherry fruit. The wine dips a bit in midpalate, then re-emerges in a finish with chewy tannins and citrusy acidity. The odds strongly favor more improvement with further bottle age; try after 2016. || This is very pretty and lightly floral, with lilac, sweet cream and bourbon barrel scents mixed in with the sweet cherry fruit. Right now the barrel flavors tend to overpower the fruit, g…

Sources: Wine Enthusiast

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