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Red
2001 Souverain Merlot Winemaker's Reserve
Merlot
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Alexander Valley
Label borrowed from 2005
Community Tasting Notes 1
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wine maestro wrote: 86 points
February 28, 2011 - Perhaps a bit past prime, but with some rustic and redeeming qualities. Required
over two hours to mesh, opening with cherry, anise and sage notes with mouth
coating tannins. A savory, woodsy profile with a noticable evergreen edge. Not
nearly as fresh and charasmatic as the 02 bottle recently consumed. The second
evening the rough tannis softened, leaving a less than desirable structure and a
wine out of balance. A touch of blackcherry, and mint with some oak on a short,
uninspired finish. Drink now
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2001
- Type Red
- Producer Souverain
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation Winemaker's Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Alexander Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 9 (69%)
- Consumed 4 (31%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationAlexander Valley
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