La Ronciere Licanten Idahue Estate Merlot 2017 (750ml)

Located 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean, La Ronciere’s ambitious 500 acre Idahue Estate is their vision for the future. Prevailing coastal breezes, abundant sunshine, and rolling hills of ancient soils culminate in a privileged climatic and geological landscape. Years of research and a forward-looking approach drove the successful effort that saw Licanten granted D.O. status in 2018. The region’s potential is just being unlocked, and already the wines speak for themselves in a recognizable way, managing concentration and nuance in an expressly vibrant manner. “Estate-grown, sustainably-farmed & aged in French oak barrels for 10-12 months. Aromas of black plum permeates from this deep-ruby Merlot. Dry and tannic in the mouth, high concentrations of oak are balanced with natural acidity.”