La Jota Vineyard W. S. Keyes Merlot Howell Mountain 2010

Proving once again the resilience of great terroir in difficult vintages and the beauty of mountain Merlot, the 2010 W.S. Keyes is a shining example of how mountain Merlot from Napa Valley is establishing a place in the pantheon of wines recognized around the world for their depth, complexity, and ageability. The 2010 W.S. Keyes has intense dark cherry, dark chocolate, espresso bean, and kirsch notes, with a rich texture and long finish.