A vibrant Merlot is hard to find.RSV’s organically farmed Merlot makes for a subtle, nuanced and soulful wine. A wallflower at first, it has initial hints of rose petal, lilac, sage and tart red/black berries. Patience is rewarded as the wine opens with rich, vibrant fruits of black cherry, red currant and black plum that ride a firm backbone of black tea, bay leaf and graphite.