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2005 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard
Merlot
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 124
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Ikesmith wrote: flawed
October 27, 2022 - Corked
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mxpbuy Likes this wine: 92 points
June 23, 2022 - From Magnum. Big and lush as expected. Plenty of overripe blueberry with some dark chocolate notes; touch of vanilla an blackberries on backend. Very smooth.
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BHRH wrote: 93 points
May 7, 2022 - Decanted 45 minutes - lots of sludge. Remarkably sweet fruit. No hints of age other than a slight brownish edge. I'll grant you that this is not classic Merlot mocha, etc, but what a delicious, delectable treat this is!! After two hours it started a very slight, slow decline - so don't hesitate if you're fortunate enough to have this wine in your cellar!
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BHRH Likes this wine: 91 points
December 30, 2021 - Decanted 30 min. Dark with some browning edges. Dark cherries with cedar and some chocolate notes. Dense currants, a little vanilla and some mocha long, smooth finish with well-integrated tannins. I thought it was a wonderful more mature Right Bank BDX on a long plateau. Wife thought it was on the downhill side... but i get to vote :) 91+
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wineismylife wrote: 93 points
September 15, 2019 - WIML93
Tasted non blind. Tasted from Magnum.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violets, cassis, plum and a hint of smoke. Flavors of Kirsch, cassis, plum and boysenberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2008, IWC Issue #138 (link)(Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- 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 7 (0%)
- In Cellars 592 (34%)
- Consumed 1,123 (65%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Beet salad & chicken parm.Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerSwitchback Ridge
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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