2009 Robert Keenan Winery Merlot Reserve Mailbox Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (15) Avg Score: 91.4 points

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  6/2/2019 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Consistent with previous notes three years ago, only more accessible, balanced, and well-rounded. Sweet lavender and floral notes on the nose. The palate is full, square, juicy, and textured, bringing a nice mix of blackberries, deep blueberries, boysenberries, ripe strawberries, and red cherries. There are more pronounced savory notes than the last tasting which offsets the sweetness, including some dill, mushroom, and herbs. Drink 2020-2028. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score: 92.

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  12/26/2018 - winejow wrote: 92 Points

  much lighter and smoother than I remember. still a fine wine, well balanced, with solid structure

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  9/12/2018 - jhanne8 Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Poor QPR.

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  6/22/2016 - jlhkiss wrote: 90 Points

  Opened and decanted a few minutes before dinner of savory, chicken stew. Dark, brooding, crimson/purple color. Nose is light and floral, with red roses, violets, crushed blueberries, and wild herbs. The palate is medium, round, and sweet, with an interesting high note of red raspberries followed by darker notes: blueberries, blackberries, coffee mocha, milk chocolate, crème brûlée, and cherry cobbler pie. The finish is elegant and lengthy, with extremely refined tannins and firm acidity. However, I found this wine too light and too sweet. It seemed to be missing that savory/structural balance I crave in Merlots. Drink now through 2025.

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  5/3/2016 - appleforest Likes this wine:

  This was very impressive, but it should be at this price. Decanted about 3h - which it really needed. Lots of tannin/structure and went great with steak. If you are a fan of expensive Merlot I would recommend it but even at $40 clearance sale I will pass on another bottle, but I am slightly tempted.

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