Sorry I disagree with the previous 3 notes, I really like this wine!! Drank along side a 2001 StJ Resv Cab and it was right in there!! Big for a merlot for sure, I knocked a point or two off because it's finish just didn't quite measure up to my expectations for a StJ Resv Merlot (it is supposed to be it's signature move). Enjoy!
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Nice fruit forward merlot with a lot more sturcture and complexity than the other 3 notes would indicate. It also has a nice mouth feel and finish, I was even thinking I am a bit lite at 91. Enjoy, I am glad I have more. This is not a little merlot!!!
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Cork was 25% saturated. Inviting bouquet after decant of 1 hour but tasting kind of flat. At hour 2, tasting better but only marginally so. Very nondescript over the palate but the finish is nice and long. Smooth mouth feel and just slightly dry on the tongue. Mixed review for us here. As it is at the outer edge of the recommended drinking window, I don't see how holding it will improve it any. Drink up.
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Very nice. There's a fair amount of structure (likely from the 3 yrs in oak), great dark cherry notes, and a spicy finish. Might be even better in another year or two.
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3/2/2019 - OTTMJ wrote: 88 Points
A little blon the down slope. Should have had it a few years ago. Not much fruit. Lingering taste of licorice
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12/24/2017 - danscellar wrote: 91 Points
Sorry I disagree with the previous 3 notes, I really like this wine!! Drank along side a 2001 StJ Resv Cab and it was right in there!! Big for a merlot for sure, I knocked a point or two off because it's finish just didn't quite measure up to my expectations for a StJ Resv Merlot (it is supposed to be it's signature move). Enjoy!
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8/15/2017 - danscellar wrote: 91 Points
Nice fruit forward merlot with a lot more sturcture and complexity than the other 3 notes would indicate. It also has a nice mouth feel and finish, I was even thinking I am a bit lite at 91. Enjoy, I am glad I have more. This is not a little merlot!!!
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7/3/2017 - Portland Pinot Pigs wrote: 80 Points
Cork was 25% saturated. Inviting bouquet after decant of 1 hour but tasting kind of flat. At hour 2, tasting better but only marginally so. Very nondescript over the palate but the finish is nice and long. Smooth mouth feel and just slightly dry on the tongue. Mixed review for us here. As it is at the outer edge of the recommended drinking window, I don't see how holding it will improve it any. Drink up.
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8/10/2014 - EMTAME wrote: 92 Points
Very nice. There's a fair amount of structure (likely from the 3 yrs in oak), great dark cherry notes, and a spicy finish. Might be even better in another year or two.
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