Tollgate is a mid-range label from Stratus. This 14.9% Merlot is dolled up in lots of new oak and will appeal to those who like woodier attributes. Full-bodied, there is considerable concentration and lots of mocha, smoke, plum, cherry, spice and hints of herbs. There is decent length, but the tannins are assertive, so my suggestion is to drink over the next 5 years with a juicy cut of prime meat.
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