Thorn Merlot 2014

Country- USA
State- St. Helena, CA
Brand- The Prisoner Wine Company
Vintage- 2014
Type- Merlot
Varietal- Red Wine
Price- $$$
Average Wine Rating- 5

Description:
Thorn Merlot 2014 has an earthy aromas that opens up into cocoa, blackberry, cedar and anise. The wine is smooth with flavors of cherry, chocolate, vanilla and a mild toastiness. The finish is long with balanced acidity.

About the Winery
In 2000, Dave Phinney founded the Prisoner Wine Company in St. Helena, California. Phinney would sell the winery to Huneeus Vintners in 2010. In 2016 Huneeus Vintners sold the winery to Constellation Brands, which is the parent company of Robert Mondavi Winery along with 50% ownership of Opus One.

Tobin’s Review 5 out of 5
Thorn Merlot 2014 has a dark jammy hue. The wine has aromas of blueberry, cranberry and a little earthiness. The wine is soft and velvety with flavors of blueberry and plum. This is a very good wine!

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