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2008 Plumpjack Merlot Napa Valley
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Winemaker's Notes:
Restrained elegance is a way to describe the 2008 PlumpJack Merlot. Primary aromas of baked plums, cardamom, mulling spices and blackberry are followed by secondary aromas of chocolate, vanilla beans and warm fudge.
In the mouth, primary flavors of berry cobbler, plums and cocoa are followed by secondary flavors of herbs de provance, cedar and cigar smoke.
Firmer with broader shoulders at this point than the 2007, the 2008 Merlot will benefit from a 2-3 hour decant if enjoyed in its youth but will age wonderfully if cellared for 3-5 years.
Restrained elegance is a way to describe the 2008 PlumpJack Merlot. Primary aromas of baked plums, cardamom, mulling spices and blackberry are followed by secondary aromas of chocolate, vanilla beans and warm fudge.
In the mouth, primary flavors of berry cobbler, plums and cocoa are followed by secondary flavors of herbs de provance, cedar and cigar smoke.
Firmer with broader shoulders at this point than the 2007, the 2008 Merlot will benefit from a 2-3 hour decant if enjoyed in its youth but will age wonderfully if cellared for 3-5 years.