Varietal Merlot characters of ripe plums, currants and blueberries dominate with wild berries and herbs and a touch of mocha providing additional complexity. The structure is typical of Spring Mountain, gravelly graphite tannins that are ripe and support perfectly the luscious fruit intensity. Food Pairing: Unfiltered Merlot is a great food wine and can be enjoyed with a wide range of cuisines, cassoulet, pork chops, roast chicken or a Kobe beef burger would be great pairings. Serving and Cellaring: With a great pedigree of long term drinkability this wine will reward over 10 years in the cellar.