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2005 Shinn Estate Vineyards Merlot Nine Barrels Reserve
Merlot
- USA
- New York
- Long Island
- North Fork
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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no leashes wrote: 90 points
November 17, 2017 - Still drinking remarkably well, with lean dark fruit. Smooth, with a nice finish.
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no leashes wrote: 90 points
August 3, 2014 - The WA review is really ringing true now. Dark plum, cherry and chocolate flavors, with some earth and spice. Well balanced, smooth.
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no leashes wrote: 88 points
April 19, 2013 - Firm tannins surround sour cherry, earth and tobacco flavors. Paired with a beef stew and worked nicely.
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no leashes wrote: 89 points
October 31, 2010 - Very nice bottle, with elegant dark berry, tobacco, earth and mineral flavors.
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pkbackman wrote: 88 points
May 13, 2010 - Really nice wine. A little hot, but otherwise it had a nice blackberry profile. Give it at least a 2 hour decant for full enjoyment.
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By Lenn Thompson
6/15/2009 (link) 3.5 out of 5 stars(Shinn Estate Vineyards Merlot Nine Barrels North Fork Long Island) The nose is expressive, showing rich, intense blackberry and blueberry fruit with Thai basil, violet and subtle toasty vanilla accents. On the medium-bodied palate, the fruit is ripe, but restrained, with dark fruit flavors (blackberry, blueberry and a little plum) with more Thai basi/anise character along with sweet, minty herbs. The finish is medium-long with blueberries and a lightly earthy note at the very end. Ripe, well-incorporated tannins of medium intensity make this wine approachable today, but short-term (3-5 years) development is easy to predict.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Shinn Estate Vineyards
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation Nine Barrels Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region New York
- SubRegion Long Island
- Appellation North Fork
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 30 (58%)
- Consumed 22 (42%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerShinn Estate Vineyards
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionNew York
- SubRegionLong Island
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