2013 Frog's Leap Rutherford Merlot

Another balanced Merlot on the sustainability front (they‰۪ve been farming organically since 1988), Frog‰۪s Leap Merlot shows deep plum fruit and a lush character. The winemaker considers this a restrained style, and I agree. The velvety texture is well balanced with a dusty quality, and the terroir ‰ÛÓincluding rich, clay loam soil‰ÛÓshines through.