Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Merlot Larry Hyde has a beautifully evocative nose of kirsch, ripe black plums and black raspberries, plus hints of violets, fallen leaves and cinnamon stick. Medium to full-bodied, with fantastic freshness and tons of energetic black and red berry flavors, it finishes long and mineral laced.

Lots of spicy, herbal-laced red and black fruits, as well as some chocolaty notions, emerge from the 2018 Merlot, a plump, up-front, medium to full-bodied Merlot offering nicely integrated acidity, fine tannins, and a great finish. Drink this undeniably delicious, juicy Merlot over the coming 7-8 years or so.