Leaner and more taut than Chardonnay and also much more food compatible that most Chardonnays. A delicious white wine with an elegant structure and mouthfeel. Too subtle an oak presence, even though barrel-fermented. Riper, richer style with a bigger, bolder oak statement. Mostly plum with some black cherry fruit.
Flavor intensifies throughout the taste experience.
It has long after-flavors and Merlot drinkers will enjoy it for its accessibility and absence of harsh tannins. A really big mouthful of wine for a Merlot. Mostly black cherry flavors. Winemaker Pessagno gets plum and cherry fruit flavors. I get more berry notes.