| Search: (advanced) |
External search
Google (images)
Wine Advocate
Wine Spectator
Intl. Wine Cellar
BurgHound
WineZap
Vinquire
Wine-Searcher
Vintages
2003
2002
2001
2000
1997
1994
1985
1984
From this producer
Show all wines
All tasting notes
| Home | All Cellars | Tasting Notes | Reports | Users | Help | Member Sign In |
2002 Caparone Merlot Unfined and Unfiltered Bien Nacido Vineyard |
| Vintage | Type | Producer | Variety | Designation | Vineyard | Country | Region | SubRegion | Appellation | UPC Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Red | Caparone (web) | Merlot | Unfined and Unfiltered | Bien Nacido Vineyard | USA | California | Central Coast | Santa Maria Valley | 032843000020 |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 86.7 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 13 notes) | |
| Tasted by charliesea on 6/1/2008 & rated 88 points: Pleasant but still a Merlot. Meats or Pizza make it interesting. On its own it there is rich chocolate on the nose and berries on the palate. (211 views) | |
| Tasted by charliesea on 4/11/2008 & rated 86 points: (201 views) | |
| Tasted by charliesea on 3/31/2008 & rated 88 points: Red berry/floral nose. Rich on the palate, with an umami that I can't put a label on. Sort of a menthol richness, but warmer. Good acidity and finish that remain food-friendly. Red and black fruits predominate. (299 views) | |
| Tasted by charliesea on 3/15/2008 & rated 90 points: Rich but hard to qualify. the nose varies between menthol and peat as it breathes. The palate is dry with good acid and finish. (309 views) | |
| Tasted by charliesea on 3/3/2008 & rated 88 points: Not a great finish, but an interesting nose and a fresh palate make a great qpr. (315 views) | |
| Tasted by charliesea on 1/1/2008 & rated 89 points: (300 views) | |
| Tasted by GodStreetWine on 12/25/2007 & rated 88 points: Solid now. Expect this to improve a lot in the next few years. (209 views) | |
| Tasted by rothdog on 10/30/2007 & rated 77 points: Although slightly better than the '03 Caparone Zinfandel and '03 Caparone Cabernet Sauvignon, this is one musty, mousey, messed up wine. Murky and ruby/brick red, this wine shows little varietal typicity due to faults such as high acidity and high levels of Brettanomyces. Similar notes for the previously mentioned wines. I take no joy in bashing this winery as I am a true wine lover and do not like belittling someone else's work, but you will be better off if you heed my warning and steer clear of this producer. (669 views) | |
| Tasted by charliesea on 9/28/2007 & rated 90 points: Rich, fat, & in need of a couple of years to nurture its inner beauty (556 views) | |
| Tasted by mgl on 8/15/2007 & rated 85 points: (438 views) | |
| Tasted by zeppo55 on 3/31/2007 & rated 88 points: Beautiful dark color. Very oaky aroma with dark and red fruits trying to get out. Continues on the taste with tannins that are very strong. Great long finish. I drank this much to young and think this easily has 10 year window. Hope I can taste it 5 yrs from now. (719 views) | |
| Tasted by Guppies on 10/1/2006 & rated 85 points: (622 views) | |
| Tasted by Guppies on 8/26/2006 & rated 85 points: (491 views) |
| CellarTracker Wiki Articles (login to edit | view all articles) |
| Producer website
About red wine Merlot variety: Wikipedia | Appellation America | CellarNotes Appellation America [Requires a subscription to the site for information.] | WineAmerica (National Association of American Wineries) | Free the Grapes! California Wines (Wine Institute of California) California is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world, with almost 100 grape varieties grown in almost 10 viticultural areas, including dozens of different microclimates and soil types, as well as a very individualistic set of winemakers, many with international experience, which adds to and deepens that diversity. Central Coast Wine Growers Association Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Association | Santa Maria Valley Wine Trail |
© 2003-09 CellarTracker! LLC. All rights reserved. "CellarTracker!" is a trademark of CellarTracker! LLC. No part of this website may be used, reproduced or distributed without the prior written permission of CellarTracker! LLC. (CellarTracker! Terms and Conditions. Version 3.11.0) - Follow us on Twitter
