Seguin-Manuel Mercurey Vieilles Vignes 2016 Bottle:1 Cabernet Sauvignon was the first

Cabernet Sauvignon was the first wine produced by Rombauer Vineyards when the winery was founded in 1980

but the penetrating raspberry and cranberry flavors display a strong cool-vintage character

violet notes mix with lush

salt and cedar conjuring up inland forests

Seguin-Manuel Mercurey Vieilles Vignes 2016 Bottle:1 Cabernet Sauvignon was the firstPretty much exactly what Mercurey should be a ripe, mouthfilling, Pinot Noir with a slightly rustic charm and 3 5 years of cellar potential all at an affordable price. This is nicely ripe with dark, fleshy, Bing and pie cherry fruit and accents of crushed flowers, fresh earth, and spice. The year in used oak has rounded off the rough edges, but there's still a pleasing, hearty, grip and fine freshness on the fleshy finish. Roast a chicken and dig in.