Wine Tasting: El Sierro Merlot

Name: El Sierro
Variety: Merlot
Country: Spain
Year: 2011
Price: $8

Shop review: This bright, soft Merlot comes from a hilly vineyard on the Alcesti family estate in beautiful Sicily. It has hints of red cherries and freshly cut hay.  Exceptional value.

My review:  Blackberry and oaken, wood nose. The wine had some spiciness to it, with strong tannin and alcohol present.