In a line-up of Merlot's served blind. Fellow tasters put it in Australia. Strong blackcurrant; hints of port. Not much fun. Somewhat over the top. Disappointing.
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agree with the last handful of notes. solid california merlot. lots of dark fruit and light/medium oak. agree its in its drink window. great value for $20
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Very nice mid-priced merlot, bought for a steal at $20. Not too fruity, balanced acidity, ripe without being overly jammy. Good on day 1 and 2, without a lot of change. Seems to be in its prime drinking window now, based on others' reviews. Not as complex as the 2010, but more "easy drinking" for what that's worth.
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10/23/2017 - Enworb Does not like this wine: 80 Points
In a line-up of Merlot's served blind. Fellow tasters put it in Australia. Strong blackcurrant; hints of port. Not much fun. Somewhat over the top. Disappointing.
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11/27/2016 - wiscgrad wrote: 91 Points
agree with the last handful of notes. solid california merlot. lots of dark fruit and light/medium oak. agree its in its drink window. great value for $20
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10/29/2016 - Dale Rattles Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice mid-priced merlot, bought for a steal at $20. Not too fruity, balanced acidity, ripe without being overly jammy. Good on day 1 and 2, without a lot of change. Seems to be in its prime drinking window now, based on others' reviews. Not as complex as the 2010, but more "easy drinking" for what that's worth.
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10/9/2016 - ageverett Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pop and pour. Very smooth operator. Fruit was purple, a little plum. A little cocoa.
Plenty solid merlot, probably drinking in its prime. Very solid for the $20 spent on it.
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10/5/2016 - EMTAME wrote: 88 Points
Needs an hour of air to show at its best. It's a good, serviceable merlot but nothing to get excited about.
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