Merlot Smackdown

Oakland - Blago and Luiza's Place
Tasted Saturday, August 17, 2013 by Martin Redmond with 346 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2007 Kunde Estate Merlot 86 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley

    Dark ruby color with straight-forward cherry, and vanilla aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied and smooth with soft tannins, and cherry, vanilla and bit of spice aromas.

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  • 2009 Château Arnauton 88 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Fronsac

    Garnet color with mixed black and red fruit, graphite, bittersweet chocolate and vanilla aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, focused, and fruit forward wiht black cherry, cassis, bittersweet chocolate and vanilla flavors.

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  • 2010 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot 86 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

    Dark ruby color with black cherry, black currant, vanilla and a hint of leather aromas. On the palate, it's fruity and medium-bodied with black cherry, cassis, and vanilla flavors

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  • 2011 Gnarly Head Merlot 87 Points

    USA, California

    Ruby color with cherry red-fruit, vanilla and dark chocolate aromas. On the palate, it's medium, with a soft mouthfeel and cherry, red currant, and vanilla flavors.

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  • 2009 Rombauer Vineyards Merlot Carneros 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    Ruby color with black cherry, plum, leather, and a hint of mint aromas. On the palate, it's deftly balanced fruit, acid, and supple tannins, and shows black cherry, black currant, plum, vanilla flavors.

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  • 2011 Raymond Merlot 87 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Ruby color with red fruit, leather, and black currant aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with dusty tannins, and cassis, black cherry, and mineral flavors.

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