Reign Wine Company, Merlot 2012, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: A merlot that reigns above.

Ruby in color this merlot has an evocative nose of cabernet franc.

There is red and black fruit including black plum, raspberry as well as egg custard and clove baking spice.

On the palate the wine is medium-plus in tannin with just-ripened fruit displaying notes of mid-palate complexity.