Frog's Leap, Merlot Vintage:2022 The seductive yet decidedly punchy

The seductive yet decidedly punchy medium-bodied flavors possess better mid-palate density if not quite the same refinement as the Perrières

Lovely and entirely classic in style

complex and sneaky long finale

This is restrained to the point that aggressive swirling is required to coax even a glimpse of the otherwise very fresh aromas of floral

There is excellent intensity to the obviously stony

Frog's Leap, Merlot Vintage:2022 The seductive yet decidedly punchyPale, verging on medium, ruby in colour. Dried creek bed and black plum with intense dried herbs wild thyme and lavender. High, fresh acid and a long finish. This is a gorgeous expression of Merlot really shows the herbal potential and freshness. (SCJ)