2022 Pedroncelli East Side Vineyard Merlot [JS91]

  Producer: Pedroncelli Winery Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California Varietal: Merlot Year: 2022  James Suckling, 91 Points  "Delicious, creamy and fruit-driven merlot. It has aromas of dark cherries, baked plums, grilled herbs and cloves. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Vivid and peppery, with juicy berries and a focused finish. Drink or hold."  Winemaker Notes:  "Aromas of dark red fruits and a touch of cooking spices. Flavors of cherry and plum are showcased with vanilla toast notes. Medium-bodied with soft tannins which follow through to a long, fruity finish. It is a beautifully balanced wine."  About the Vineyard: "The source for our Merlot comes from three vineyard blocks off our estate vineyard located along Dry Creek Road planted in the early 1990s. East Side Vineyard has natural benches that flank Dry Creek Valley and rise gradually from the valley floor. Characterized by sloped topography and gravelly residual soils, the unique growing conditions combin