making for complexely perfumed and textured wines that remind us of the Northern Rhone
conditions were perfect for bloom resulting in a great fruit-set and yields that generally were at or even above the abundant 2013-vintage
Dubbed a winemaker's "dream vintage"
Dry not sweet
2023 Scarecrow M. Etain Merlot making for complexely perfumed and97 Jeb Dunnuck "Darker currants, dark chocolate, graphite, and espresso notes all emerge from the beautifully textured, dense, full bodied, powerful 2023 M. Etain. Based on 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot from the J. J. Cohn Vineyard and aged 18 months in 100% French oak (60% new), it has ample mid palate depth, ripe yet polished and certainly present tannins, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This absolutely