Tasting - Wilson Daniels Merlot

Name: Wilson Daniels Merlot
Variety: Merlot
Region: Central Coast, California
Country: United States
Year: 2010
Price: $7.95

Critic Review:  "Made predominantly from Paso Robles grapes, the wine is fullbodied and silky yet robust, with aromas of black cherry and plum and a palate of blackberry, raspberry and blueberry jam laced with vanilla and toast."

My Review:  This wine smells strongly of blackberries and a little bit of alcohol.  The taste of this wine was definitely better than the smell, but it still wasn't all that great.  It tasted a little bit like blackberries and vanilla.  It was a little spicy, but had a bad aftertaste.  This wine was mediocre, but probably tastes better with food. 

I tasted this wine without food.