The Hunter wines from William Chris have
always been a rock-solid blend. The Merlot is typically sourced from Hunter
Vineyards of the Texas High Plains AVA.
There is a great story about that vineyard by co-owner Bill Blackmon,
but you will have to hear it from him to get the authentic version. The 2014 release
is a blend of Merlot 73% and Malbec 27%.
After opening the bottle and allowing it to breathe for a good hour or
so, you will agree that this blend has a fantastic nose of vanilla bean and
some herbaceous notes. There is still some great fruit in this six-year-old
bottle and the acids are quite bright as the first few sips really hit you
about mid-palate. The juicy fruit is quite intense featuring some delicious
plum notes. This wine has a dry feel to
it and good tannins to round out the finish. Meat and cheese would pair well with
this well-balanced red wine. Cheers!
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