Lexington Merlot 750ml

How often does a cabernet remind you of fresh red raspberries? Like the 2013 Lexington Apex recommended above, this presents cabernet at its most energetic; it sings tenor, not bass. Its clean and zesty, with a primal juiciness that lasts, the tannins polished and finely ripened, so you hardly notice them. One useful analogy might be a tight but fresh premier cru Burgundy: the kind of firm, earthy, acid-driven red that will evolve at an even pace. You can enjoy this in its youth, or in five years, or in fifteen.