This merlot has aged very well. I was completely surprised at how it has stayed very complex over the past 20 years. Still very deep it color with a little brown around the edges. The aroma is still very complex with heavy blackberry, cherry and vanilla notes. I am surprised at the great tannins that still exist. A great heavy black cherry flavor still has a great lasting finish. I wish I had several more bottles of this in the cellar!!
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12/31/2018 - dponti Likes this wine: 89 Points
Held up very well after more than 25 years. Tannins were nearly gone with hints of dried fruit. Dry, reminiscent of a well made European merlot.
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12/31/2016 - jzebrack wrote:
even 24 years later, was still OK to drink.
but nothing distinctive or special
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7/28/2013 - Santafewiners Likes this wine: 90 Points
This merlot has aged very well. I was completely surprised at how it has stayed very complex over the past 20 years. Still very deep it color with a little brown around the edges. The aroma is still very complex with heavy blackberry, cherry and vanilla notes. I am surprised at the great tannins that still exist. A great heavy black cherry flavor still has a great lasting finish. I wish I had several more bottles of this in the cellar!!
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