The 2022 Spring Mountain Merlot is much darker than previous 
years. The nose is very complex, with loads of black plum and cinnamon spice. 
There is also aromatics of caramel, gravel and menthol that surround all the 
intense dark fruit. As always with this wine the mouth is full and rich, with a very 
pretty silkiness this year. The tannins are present, slightly chalky but soft with a 
good level of acidity to balance them. There is a good level of cedar and plum to 
the long finish. This intensely concentrated Merlot will reward those who cellar it 
over the next 9-10 years (2030-2031)