2010 Estate Merlot Santa Clara Valley Jason Stephens Winery 89 points

2010 Estate Merlot Santa Clara Valley Jason Stephens Winery 

Blueberry, grapeseed, leather, cigar box and concentrated lavender combine for an elegantly intriguing nose on this bottling from a winery between Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The palate is fresh and rather light, with plums, figs, crushed peppercorns and a forest floor/pine needle intrigue. — Matt Kettmann

89 Points         Wine Enthusiast         3/1/2016.  15.2% Alochol