Nickel & Nickel Merlot, 2018

 January 24th 2022,

Nickel & Nickel Merlot, 2018.

Purchased from Total Wine for $59.99.

Lauren says, “Deep Ruby in the glass. Aroma of baking spices (like anise) and black currant. A slight hint of cocoa and leather. Full bodied. Needed an hour to open up. Heavy tannins. Flavor of vanilla and cigar smoke accent the blackberry fruit. It is very good but definitely give it an hour to open up. 8.5/10.”

Zachary says, “ Cherry red in the glass. Nose has notes of cherry licorice, butterscotch, and mocha. Full bodied mouthfeel. Balanced tannin. Long, smooth finish with a hint of oak. 8.5/10.”