"Advice From John" is not a person giving life advice, but a California Merlot red wine produced by Orin Swift Cellars (founded by winemaker Dave Phinney). This Merlot opens with aromas of blackberry pie, black plum, sage, and lilac, with a rich palate of dark fruits, fennel, licorice, and espresso bean on a long finish. Aged in French oak barrels (25% new) with an ABV of around 14.9%.