2009 Indaba Merlot

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 82 points

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  12/27/2010 - dblbogey wrote: 83 Points

  Smokey cherries on the nose with more smoke and black cherries on the pallet. Finished dry and a bit hot.

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  10/21/2010 - Jason Rzutkiewicz wrote: 81 Points

  (14.5%) – 96% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot – Barnyard, dark fruits and heat on the nose. The palate starts dry showing plum and dusty chocolate aromas before a heavy acidity emerges on the mid-palate. From there it turns dry and smoky with brambly fruit flavors mixing with a white pepper component on a slightly harsh finish. This one goes better with food than on its own. Given the prevalent acidity pairing it with a tomato based sauce may suit it well.

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