Amuse Bouche is one of the handful of projects Heidi Barrett is involved in these days. The 2009 Merlot includes a dash of Cabernet Franc. Dark red berries flowers spices new leather and licorice are some of the notes that flesh out on the mid-palate. Sweet silky tannins frame the finish. This pretty generous wine is best suited to drinking over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Ratings: 89 pts – Wine Advocate