Description

The Fableist Merlot

Curt, owner and vintner of the heralded winery Sans Liege, is known for his critically acclaimed Rhone varietal wines. Andrew, winemaker of Field Recordings, spends his days planning and planting vineyards and has stood foot in just about every vineyard on the Central Coast. Together, they produce The Fableist, a collaboration that gives special attention to the craft and story behind each wine.

Back from the dead, this Merlot has a classic claret character. Black tea, northland blueberries and wet concrete. The silky texture slides gracefully across the palate leaving behind hints of sweet plums, warm cedar planks, and freshly ground spices. As the wine glides toward the finish, you’re grateful for friends and excited for the future.

Fable 395:

A Snake and an Eagle were entangled in a deadly battle. As the Snake almost succeeded in strangling the Eagle, a Farmer passing by took pity on the bird, and wrestled the Snake from its throat. Furious, the Snake lunged at the Farmer but missed, instead filling his drinking horn with its poison. Unaware, the Farmer continued on his way, and soon paused to lift the water to his mouth. The Eagle swooped down from the sky, snatching the tainted drinking horn from the Farmer, saving his life. An act of kindness is well repaid.

The Fableist Merlot Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Purple
• AROMA: Dark fruits, hints of spice and black tea
• TASTE: Silky flavors of sweet plums, warm cedar planks, and freshly ground spices
• FINISH: Long and lingering
• ABV: 13.2%