2022 | Mark Ryan 'Little Sister' Merlot | Columbia Valley Coteaux Champenois so a clarete with 12

so a clarete with 12

23% Malbec and 17% Petit Verdot

blackberries) of nice intensity

Well-marked acidity with evidence of citrus

2022 | Mark Ryan 'Little Sister' Merlot | Columbia Valley Coteaux Champenois so a clarete with 12The 2022 Little Sister Merlot presents a deep, dark purple hue, hinting at it's concentration and depth. On the nose, the wine opens with a captivating perfume of crushed violets intertwined with dark fruit aromatics. The palate impresses with a great weight and structure, delivering a silky mouthfeel with flavors of plum and red current, beautifully balanced by subtle gravel and mineral notes. This complex and age worthy Merlot promises to evolve