The Holler family used 5 acres of Merlot to help establish their first vineyard, so it’s fitting their longtime winemaker, Stefan Arnason, takes a Right Bank-Bordeaux approach with this Meritage-style blend of Merlot (34%), Cabernet Sauvignon (31%), Cabernet Franc (24%) and Malbec. His selection from among the 140 acres of estate vines made for aromas and flavors of chocolate-covered cherries, Earl Grey black tea and bay leaf. Supple tannins are led out by a sense of Green & Black’s Organic Dark Chocolate. Qualifying award: New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 91 points
Production: 1,326 cases
Alcohol: 14.8%
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