Sylvain Cathiard, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions Tasted from a bottle from

Tasted from a bottle from my personal cellar

The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard (100% Merlot) has a totally seductive nose of Indian spices

focused palate

I have also tasted several other examples that have shown similarly if not quite as fresh while meriting scores of between 93 and 94 points

or "water bombs

Sylvain Cathiard, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions Tasted from a bottle fromA complete wine with size, power and finesse. The nose is utterly seductive with its sexy, soft fragrance of spice and sandalwood and medium weight, full, rich flavors and outstanding length. There is excellent acid fruit balance and this is a real stunner.