2009 Kiepersol Estates Winery Merlot

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 87.5 points

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  3/28/2017 - mflesh wrote: 88 Points

  I wasn't expecting much, given that I had a few people who were there when this was bottled all tell me that it was past its prime. It has been stored at 55 degrees since purchase. Served up pop and pour, this wine gave me a very nice surprise. After 10 minutes, the bouquet and front of this wine we're quite enjoyable. Definitely a dark expression with a little bit of plum, earthy blackberry, cumin, and a middle that had a little bit of green pepper. Finishes still a bit spicy, and actually quite robust. I am thoroughly impressed with this wine. Made by a legendary Texas winemaker who has recently passed, this offering goes to show you what can truly be made from grapes grown not more than two hours east of the DFW metroplex! I am not sure this one really has much additional holding potential. So drink now and enjoy!

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  12/5/2016 - JamieG16 Likes this wine:

  Great!!

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  4/11/2016 - mflesh wrote:

  This wine is STIFF out of the gate. And by stiff I mean VERY STIFF. Very undesirable and tart. Needed time to breathe. Cork had a light black cherry stain. After it settled, the wine had a beautiful floral note and some blackberry grit, and dirt on the nose. The entry of the wine is fig and a bit zesty. Had some black cherry, and a bit of tart. The wine mellowed in the middle, and was showing a bit of cola, jammy dark earthy "Texas terroir" notes. The finish is a touch acidic. Nice finish, and quite "young" for a 2009! I think this wine probably has a few years left ahead of it. Very surprised!!

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  6/13/2015 - 1961Vintage wrote: 87 Points

  Definitely beat my expectations for a wine from East Texas. Very well made for the price point. Kudos.

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