Part of the estate’s portfolio of new wines, the 2011 Giorgio Bartholom?us is a pure expression of Merlot, aged in oak for 24 months. The first vintage of this wine was 2009. The heat of the vintage comes through with ripe fruit flavors of dark cherry syrup and crème de cassis. It caresses the palate with finely textured, silky tannins. The wine could stand some cellar aging, but it is also suited for near-term consumption.