2016 Painted Rock Merlot

Community Tasting Note

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90 Points

Thursday, September 16, 2021 - This is a cab lovers merlot: a big, rich, ripe style. There's mainly black fruits and black plums on the nose, with some herbal notes, tar and coffee as well. Similar flavours on the rich, tannic palate: it's more on the black (and blue) fruit than red fruit spectrum. Not shy at a stated 15.1%, but there is no heat or alcohol showing on the palate. Better on the cool side now and with some decanter time; some additional aging might help tame the wine a bit. Impressive in its style, somewhat Washington State-like (B+/A-).

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