I have to say I was slighty disappointed in this offering. Consistantly one of my favorite wineries this 2002 Cab offers up a slightly bitter nose with a grassy taste. The tannins are good, but the fruit just seems to be lacking some quality. It does have a nice hint of vanilla and oak. I Will let my remaining bottles sit for a while and hope it ages well.
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Inky purple color with loads of chocolate and sweetness. Nice merlot but would have liked to see just a touch more acidity from this very sweet offering. None the less a solid effort from Paloma.
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This a a big fruity merlot that really sits nicely on the palate. Deep purple color with cherry and berry flavors. A nice wine to drink, but it doesn't quite have the backbone I think of with a 90 point wine.
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2002 A. Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon
2/1/2006 - stt1118 wrote: 87 Points
I have to say I was slighty disappointed in this offering. Consistantly one of my favorite wineries this 2002 Cab offers up a slightly bitter nose with a grassy taste. The tannins are good, but the fruit just seems to be lacking some quality. It does have a nice hint of vanilla and oak. I Will let my remaining bottles sit for a while and hope it ages well.
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2003 Paloma Merlot
2/1/2006 - stt1118 wrote: 91 Points
Inky purple color with loads of chocolate and sweetness. Nice merlot but would have liked to see just a touch more acidity from this very sweet offering. None the less a solid effort from Paloma.
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2002 Corté Riva Merlot
2/1/2006 - stt1118 wrote: 89 Points
This a a big fruity merlot that really sits nicely on the palate. Deep purple color with cherry and berry flavors. A nice wine to drink, but it doesn't quite have the backbone I think of with a 90 point wine.
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