This vintage is very Bordeaux like on the nose and palate. Aromas of cherry, tobacco, clay, cedar, baking spice. The palate is fresh blackberry, olive, unsmoked cigar. Good tannins and acid right now. Much different than more recent vintages I’ve had.
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I really enjoyed this. It had a fruity nose to it and I thought I wouldn't enjoy it as much, but had a real nice finish. Definitely a Merlot I plan to go back to.
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Popped and poured. Dark purple color. Big nose of cassis, blueberry, vanilla, toasted oak and some mocha. A touch of heat coming through on the nose as well. Similar flavors on the palate with blueberry pie flavors joined with a touch of pepper and some charred oak and dark chocolate flavors on the back end. Medium tannins with low to medium acidity. A very tasty wine to sip on after a meal. Paired very well with high cacao dark chocolate.
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Big and bold merlot. Chewy, dark fruit - think cherry lozenges. Bouquet of honey, vanilla and gentle notes of rosemary. Rounded and smooth, medium tannins, ready to drink.
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- Garnet color with medium forming legs and aromas of butterscotch, strawberry jam, rose and tea. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of oak and dusty with a medium/full body. Satin-Like texture with a medium finish.
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Store Tasting (Roseville, MN): 97% merlot with 3% cab franc. This merlot sports an enveloping, St. Emilion-type nose of pencil lead and spice, but on the palate it is distinctly Napa, showcasing a level of silky glycerin almost making it seem sweet. The finish is of medium length. This is definitely not a merlot for everyone, and it's just starting to hit its drink window 2014-2020.
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Tasted blind along with 7 other Merlots. Winner of the night followed closely by Miner and Brian Benson. Like most Ehlers it's very approachable now with definite aging potential. 90 today and I wouldn't be surprised to see that improve considerably over next 5 years.
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Dark ruby color with a mostly opaque core. Bouquet displays a complex mix of cranberry, black cherry, plum, menthol, leather and vanilla. The palate is a bit earthy with more fruit and new oak. There is some heat in the wine. The mid-palate feels a tad hollow. The tannins are elevated and rather drying in the finish. The wine has a long finish but the medium-high acidity currently feels a bit out of balance with the rest of its components.
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Good, but not great like the 2009. Got it on pre-release and it tastes young. Heavy, fruity and not much character drawn out yet. Well balanced. A least a year before the next bottle. Great value for Napa Merlot.
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6/15/2020 - TMOVino2 Likes this wine: 92 Points
This vintage is very Bordeaux like on the nose and palate. Aromas of cherry, tobacco, clay, cedar, baking spice. The palate is fresh blackberry, olive, unsmoked cigar. Good tannins and acid right now. Much different than more recent vintages I’ve had.
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8/23/2015 - tjolly123 Likes this wine: 93 Points
I really enjoyed this. It had a fruity nose to it and I thought I wouldn't enjoy it as much, but had a real nice finish. Definitely a Merlot I plan to go back to.
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11/28/2014 - Rich S Likes this wine: 90 Points
Popped and poured. Dark purple color. Big nose of cassis, blueberry, vanilla, toasted oak and some mocha. A touch of heat coming through on the nose as well. Similar flavors on the palate with blueberry pie flavors joined with a touch of pepper and some charred oak and dark chocolate flavors on the back end. Medium tannins with low to medium acidity. A very tasty wine to sip on after a meal. Paired very well with high cacao dark chocolate.
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8/18/2014 - hailcesare Likes this wine: 91 Points
Big and bold merlot. Chewy, dark fruit - think cherry lozenges. Bouquet of honey, vanilla and gentle notes of rosemary. Rounded and smooth, medium tannins, ready to drink.
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5/17/2014 - BizzyCouple wrote: 90 Points
- Garnet color with medium forming legs and aromas of butterscotch, strawberry jam, rose and tea. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of oak and dusty with a medium/full body. Satin-Like texture with a medium finish.
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3/17/2014 - MoCellar wrote: 92 Points
Very nice wine
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2/27/2014 - GoBlue2002 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Store Tasting (Roseville, MN): 97% merlot with 3% cab franc.
This merlot sports an enveloping, St. Emilion-type nose of pencil lead and spice, but on the palate it is distinctly Napa, showcasing a level of silky glycerin almost making it seem sweet. The finish is of medium length.
This is definitely not a merlot for everyone, and it's just starting to hit its drink window 2014-2020.
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2/8/2014 - Presidio Wine Bunker wrote: 90 Points
Tasted blind along with 7 other Merlots. Winner of the night followed closely by Miner and Brian Benson. Like most Ehlers it's very approachable now with definite aging potential. 90 today and I wouldn't be surprised to see that improve considerably over next 5 years.
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11/19/2013 - yaki wrote: 90 Points
Dark ruby color with a mostly opaque core. Bouquet displays a complex mix of cranberry, black cherry, plum, menthol, leather and vanilla. The palate is a bit earthy with more fruit and new oak. There is some heat in the wine. The mid-palate feels a tad hollow. The tannins are elevated and rather drying in the finish. The wine has a long finish but the medium-high acidity currently feels a bit out of balance with the rest of its components.
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4/11/2013 - K28226 wrote: 88 Points
Needs time. Tart and astringent followed by heat. Red fruit, cherry emerge as wine opens up
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12/25/2012 - NickHBailey wrote: 89 Points
Good, but not great like the 2009. Got it on pre-release and it tastes young. Heavy, fruity and not much character drawn out yet. Well balanced. A least a year before the next bottle. Great value for Napa Merlot.
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