2022 | Mark Ryan 'Little Sister' Merlot | Columbia Valley Dominio del Bendito The wild blackberry front leads

The wild blackberry front leads to a broad mouth of cassis

citrus-y aroma gives way to a lightly sweet honeycomb and tropical fruit flavours

menthol and licorice lend tons of intensity to this decidedly potent Verduno Barolo

precise and crystalline

2022 | Mark Ryan 'Little Sister' Merlot | Columbia Valley Dominio del Bendito The wild blackberry front leadsThe 2022 Little Sister Merlot presents a deep, dark purple hue, hinting at it's concentration and depth. On the nose, the wine opens with a captivating perfume of crushed violets intertwined with dark fruit aromatics. The palate impresses with a great weight and structure, delivering a silky mouthfeel with flavors of plum and red current, beautifully balanced by subtle gravel and mineral notes. This complex and age worthy Merlot promises to evolve