2019 CHELSEA GOLDSCHMIDT SALMON’S LEAP DRY CREEK VALLEY MERLOT "Chelsea Goldschmidt, 2019 Salmon’s Leap, Dry Creek Valley Merlot, 14.5%, $25, 4 stars. An elegant merlot with generous flavors of blackberry and pomegranate, with an undercurrent of cracked black pepper. Balanced, with bright acidity. Supple texture, with a lingering finish. The budget-savvy merlot edged out its competition because of the caliber of this merlot at this price. Well-crafted.” 4 Stars “Wine of the Week”