Smooth and balanced. Soft tannins with muted currant. Very nice Merlot. Medium+ weight. Performs well through all mouth stages, including a soft yet powerful finish. Nice job.
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Drink now! Medium body with moderate finish. Aromas of black fruit along with flavors of the same. The tannins and acidity are well balanced and that is what saves this wine. Dark rich color. I, personally, do NOT think this wine will last another 3 years, but what do I know? I am surprised that the wine is "breaking down" this early. I have other CA merlots of this vintage and they hold, but the terroir is more Napa than the "summit" of Sonoma / Napa.
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Nice soft tannins, mocha, big mouthfeel, medium to medium+ weight. Should decant. I did not, and the first glass was unremarkable. Wine grew in complexity and softened as it warmed up and breathed.
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Medium dark ruby violet hue. Aromas of blackberry, cocoa powder, and pencil lead with ripe, concentrated dark fruit on the palate and medium length finish. Full bodied with sweet, velvety tannins and 14.5% alcohol. Made from a blend of 87.9% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 0.1% Petit Verdot aged in 40% new French oak. $85.
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3/9/2024 - dfcrutcher Likes this wine: 92 Points
Classic Pride. Deep, rich, black fruit, smooth and full bodied. But lacks the acidic bite that balances all that fruit. Still, very nice wine.
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9/17/2022 - dfcrutcher Likes this wine: 94 Points
Smooth and balanced. Soft tannins with muted currant. Very nice Merlot. Medium+ weight. Performs well through all mouth stages, including a soft yet powerful finish. Nice job.
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2/19/2022 - Mortgage92 Likes this wine: 89 Points
DRINK NOW!
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10/20/2021 - Mortgage92 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nothing new to add to my previous comments
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8/15/2021 - Mortgage92 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drink now! Medium body with moderate finish. Aromas of black fruit along with flavors of the same. The tannins and acidity are well balanced and that is what saves this wine. Dark rich color. I, personally, do NOT think this wine will last another 3 years, but what do I know? I am surprised that the wine is "breaking down" this early. I have other CA merlots of this vintage and they hold, but the terroir is more Napa than the "summit" of Sonoma / Napa.
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3/26/2021 - moxielady wrote: 95 Points
Well Balanced, very pretty w floral notes.
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6/6/2020 - dfcrutcher Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nice soft tannins, mocha, big mouthfeel, medium to medium+ weight.
Should decant. I did not, and the first glass was unremarkable. Wine grew in complexity and softened as it warmed up and breathed.
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7/20/2018 - ashikoh Likes this wine: 94 Points
Medium dark ruby violet hue. Aromas of blackberry, cocoa powder, and pencil lead with ripe, concentrated dark fruit on the palate and medium length finish. Full bodied with sweet, velvety tannins and 14.5% alcohol. Made from a blend of 87.9% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 0.1% Petit Verdot aged in 40% new French oak. $85.
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4/14/2018 - Todd Wino 50701 wrote: 93 Points
Outstanding. Subtle nose. Never disappoints.
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