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• Old Joe Likes this wine: 91 points

  May 24, 2015 - still drinking well, full bodied, nice finish. ironically I also had a cork issue with the bottle that I just opened

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• europat55 wrote: 87 points

  May 31, 2012 - 1997 California Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot Pairs (Tom's house in Palo Alto, California): Very good, but somewhat shy nose with a little bit of alcohol. Too tannic for the amount of fruit left. Tasted blind. My 6th & group's 5th (69 pts).

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• Shoredog wrote: 90 points

  December 30, 2011 - - Garnet color with slow forming legs and aromas of dusty and oak. It's balanced and has flavours of cherry and oak with a medium/full body. Polished texture with a medium finish - Cork disintegrated when opened.
  Velvety finish. Oak on the front end with a phenomenal berry finish.
  
  First glass:
  Very drinkable without food. Not very complex in its flavors. Recommended drinking age puts this vintage past its prime, but a very pleasant surprise none the less.

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• Mark wrote: 88 points

  June 14, 2007 - Significantly better than my previous tasting. Much more rich and full flavored, a medium length finish and soft tannins. Still no blockbuster but not green elements and some dark rich fruit with hints of mocha. This was the best bottle yet.

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• Mark wrote: 86 points

  May 29, 2006 - No tasting notes, but consistent impression with previous tasting notes.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1997
• Type Red
• Producer Newton
• Varietal Merlot
• Designation Epic Merlot
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley
• UPC Code 871971000005

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• In Cellars 95 (65%)
• Consumed 51 (35%)

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