2018 LAIRD SUSCOL RANCH MERLOT "Laird Suscol Ranch Merlot 2018 has a seductive nose of violets, black plums, raspberries, blackberry pie, dark chocolate shavings, and crushed granite. The palate is rich and mouth-filling with lusciously soft tannins and supple flavors, making this wine incredibly easy to drink. This wine can lay down for another 3-5 years, but it's drinking beautifully at the moment, so don't wait too long!" 90 points