2012 W.S. KEYES MERLOT

"The 2012 vintage had an almost perfect growing season. A growing season that had a long, mild spring, only a couple of very short heat waves and ideal grwoing temperatures. This allowed us to really dial in the concentration of fruit on our Merlot vines building that power you look for in W.S. Keyes. Because of the intrinsic power in the merlot itself, you'll also recognize that the percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon this year went down while still maintaining that weight and burst of flavor. Cellar for 15-20 years."
Winemaker Chris Carpenter

96 Points
"...Notes of sweet earth, iron, clack cherries, blackberries, mocha and unsmoked cigar tobacco are found in this full, thick, sensationally rich Merlot. It is one of the finest Merlots I have tasted from California over recent vintages. Drink it over the next decade."
Robert Parker, Jr.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2014