Abeja Merlot 2016 Bottle:12 Bank Note is a 5-year-old

Bank Note is a 5-year-old blended Scotch from independent bottler A

The mineral and smoky components recede on the palate making way for a satisfying mix of bourbon barrel vanilla and creme brulees

generous finish

including 5 acres organically farmed

Abeja Merlot 2016 Bottle:12 Bank Note is a 5-year-oldThe 2016 Merlot is beautiful and also up with the top Merlots in the vintage. Terrific red currants, blackberries, spice box, and cedary herb notes all flow to a plump, medium to full bodied Merlot that hits the palate with loads of fruit, a stacked mid palate, and a great finish. High register aromas of baking spices, dried herbs, dried leaf and toast lead to deft, plump dark fruit flavors with ample barrel notes to go along with them. It shows a