Fat Bastard Merlot

Fat Bastard Merlot is a deep dark blood-red color with a semi-opaque core going out into a fine crimson-red rim definition and medium-high viscosity. The wine exudes classical elements of merlot from France with concentrated, soft extract of black and red berries, dominated by brambleberry, raspberry sorbet, creamy blueberry -- just pure fruits of the forest with no discernable oak influences. On the palate: It is soft and rounded with slightly spicy berry fruit, sloe fruit juice, elderberry, mulberry and hints of minerals. The midpalate is firm and softly tannic going into a good, balanced finish that displays yet more black fruit and herbs de Provence. It is an excellent medium-bodied wine. Region: Vin de Pays d'Oc, Southern France