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2002 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard
Merlot
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 49
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bobadopolis Likes this wine: 92 points
December 3, 2023 - On the downward slide but still delicious. About 30 minutes in the decanter helped round out the edges. Great experience, but based on this bottle would drink now.
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kabert Likes this wine: 94 points
March 25, 2023 - It’s generally hard to go wrong with well-stored 2002 Switchback of any varietal, and this magnum of merlot was no exception. The wine was deep and dark and medium bodied. Still some lingering tannins on the finish but the delicious length of blueberry and cassis is front and center. Only a hint of tobacco. Super pairing with grilled salmon. On day two, the last glass from the room temperature bottle was even better than last night as the fruit was sweeter and the tannins more distant.
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oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 points
October 24, 2021 - A real surprise - fresh, but soft and featuring fully integrated tannins. Black cherry, vanilla and a whiff of tobacco. Smooth and supple.
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bobadopolis Likes this wine: 94 points
November 21, 2020 - Decanted for 1.5 hours. One of the best wines I've had this year. Incredible.
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norsktorsk wrote: 93 points
April 18, 2019 - Drinking great now. the finish a bit short.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2005, IWC Issue #120 (link)(Switchback Ridge Merlot Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2002
- Type Red
- Producer Switchback Ridge
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Peterson Family Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 183 (43%)
- Consumed 241 (57%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 7 votes
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- ProducerSwitchback Ridge
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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