Plush Napa valley wine, the one which (in my mind) is very exemplary for the region. I tried Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon, but merlot is more complex and deep. Balanced, with playful acidity and tannin, not over the board. Finish with oak. Contrary to another review found that too long aeration (overnight) flattens the wine, but it is still very good. It is lacking true complexity in flavor and long finish this is why it is not great in my opinion, but it is very good.
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6/25/2013 - OlegE wrote: 89 Points
Plush Napa valley wine, the one which (in my mind) is very exemplary for the region. I tried Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon, but merlot is more complex and deep. Balanced, with playful acidity and tannin, not over the board. Finish with oak. Contrary to another review found that too long aeration (overnight) flattens the wine, but it is still very good. It is lacking true complexity in flavor and long finish this is why it is not great in my opinion, but it is very good.
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6/16/2013 - sjhoffman wrote: 85 Points
Opened up a bit the sencond day with decanting. Tight the first day. Enjoyed the Raymond Napa Reseve Merlot a lot more!!
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11/10/2012 - mamas_wine wrote: 100 Points
Excellent!!!
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10/7/2012 - mamas_wine wrote: 99 Points
Excellent wine!
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7/26/2012 - ggkemp wrote: 87 Points
Not as good as the 06 or 08.. Less complexity.. Might benefit from age..
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