Of course this is a right bank wine by the name and classification, but a Napa Fan might enjoy…

Wine: Château Quinault L’Enclos - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Vintage: 2019

Grape/Varietal: 74% Merlot 14% Cabernet Sauvignon 12% Cabernet Franc

Location: Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Color: Medium Ruby

Nose: Tobacco, Plum, Espresso with the finish of a sweet cherry that hide until the last moment.

Taste: The first reaction is this is a dense earthy iron tobacco wine with the Merlot qualities you’d expect from right bank Bordeaux. Letting it sit for a few hours… the black cherry, plum, earthy tones subtly fill the mouth with a smooth but not overwhelming tannic grip similar to the Napa style. Body medium, tannins medium, Merlot!

Overall: 7/10 (Merlot is not my go-to but I can appreciate the qualities that this wine brings. To someone who loves Merlot, I’d recommend you seek it out)