Sunday, May 21, 2017 - A little over the top with alcohol, unlooked for in a Merlot, and some oak-y bitterness. A gift, I know this bottle wasn't stored optimally, and it is a bit past its prime, but certainly drinkable. My wife (who enjoys middling Cabs) sipped once and declined.
Nor, after the remaining half of the bottle was VV and chilled, then brought to room temperature, did this hold up particularly well. But drinkable.