2004 Shinn Estate Vineyards Merlot Estate

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 88.5 points

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  4/24/2009 - pkbackman wrote: 89 Points

  My last of 5 bottles. It does not disappoint. Shinn is making some of the best LI has to offer.

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  12/16/2008 - Patton wrote: 92 Points

  One of the best Merlots I've enjoyed in a long time ... and it's from Long Island! It's actually a blend - 81% merlot and 19& Cabernet Franc. Lush taste with gentle tannins. Flavors of red plum fruit with aromas of chocolate, blackberry, raspberry that ended with hints of herbs, mocha, earth and vanilla.
  I decanted the bottle, which I think enhanced its immediate enjoyment.

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  2/18/2008 - pkbackman wrote: 89 Points

  This is the best this has tasted yet. Smooth, good fruit, slight oak, some tannins. Good stuff!

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  7/21/2007 - pkbackman wrote: 88 Points

  Very nice wine. Smooth and drinkable. Typical Long Island terroir did not overpower this one like happens too often. Great with food

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  5/19/2007 - pkbackman wrote: 86 Points

  Sour cherries, nice mouth coating tannins. Little hot. Good food wine.

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