making for complexely perfumed and textured wines that remind us of the Northern Rhone
with nutty and vanillin notes
The winemaking did not change
The juicy flavors of plums and black berries dominate the palate
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