Nickel & Nickel Suscol Ranch Merlot - WineO Mark Review

Wine Stats

Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
Vintage: 2018
ABV: 14.3%
Wine Region: Napa, California
Flavor Profile: Dark fruits, plum, vanilla, and oak
Average Price: $58 – $65

WineO Mark Review

On the glass, this wine has a dark purple color with aromas of plum, blackberry jam, oak, and a slight hint of leather and tobacco.

In the mouth, this wine is bursting with juicy ripe fruit flavors of blueberry, blackberry, plum, and cherry. It also has earthy notes of leather, spice, and oak along with elegant tannins for a smooth finish.

From one of my favorite wineries in the world, this Merlot is well-balanced, juicy, and complex with a silky velvety finish.

WineO Mark Rating

96 Points

Quality Price Ratio: B+
Taste: A+

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