Tasting - Clos du Bois (Merlot)

Name: Clos du Bois

Variety: Merlot

Region: California

Country: USA

Year: 2016

Price: $12

Winery review: "Our classic Merlot offers rich flavors of black cherry, plum, mocha and spice mingled with aromas of toasty oak, creating the perfect wine for when you want to unwind."

My review: This wine is very smooth and easy to drink. The mocha descriptor above is probably referring to the mouthfeel it gives off -- which is full, but not aggressive. It tastes of fruit, but isn't too fruity like some wines. I don't agree with the plum descriptor, although I've never tasted plum in any red wine before. This wine would be a good go-to for a simple, but enjoyable red wine!

I tasted this alone with no food.