The 2010 Merlot bursts from the glass with juicy red cherries, flowers and sweet spices. A sleek, racy wine, the 2010 shows good length and definition but it is also distinctly sweet. There is good energy and complexity in the glass, but the wine’s sweetness is at times a bit distracting. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2020. These four releases from La Jota were among the many wines I tasted with Chris Carpenter this past October. Tel. (877) 222-0292