WineSmith Planet Pluto Meritage

Lovely nose of cappuccino, violets and Asian spices. Doesn't quite pack the same punch on the palate - nice tart cranberry and blueberry fruit with good acidity, but lacking a little depth of texture and flavor.

Reddish-purple. Nose of red and purple fruits, spice and a faint green herbal element. Flavors follow the nose. I recognized that this was a blend, but did not know the seven elements of the blend (four Cab Sauvs, two Cab Francs and one Merlot). I would have sworn that there was a heavy dose of Zinfandel because I get a similar flavor profile that a Paraduxx Zin blend I recently had that was twice the price' but the Cab Sauv …

Blueberry and other dark fruit on the nose. Cherry and blueberry on the palate, I do wood working and this reminded me of the experience of working with cherry wood as there was some earthy wood notes as well. Some vanilla present as well. Low tannins.