2004 Saddleback Cellars Merlot

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 88.9 points

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View DadsWine's profile
  • Report Issue

  1/4/2012 - DadsWine wrote: 90 Points

  Still drinking well, lots of fresh fruit, soft as silk tannins. A satisfying and deep wine with lengthy finish.

  Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View GreatLibations's profile
  • Report Issue

  2/16/2010 - GreatLibations wrote: 88 Points

  good depth of color with aromas of red berries, black cherry, and old spice. Full body with sturdy tannins and a defined oak presence. Good aroma to palate follow through finishing with good length. I think there's a Louisville Slugger baseball bat hidden in here somewhere. Strong for a Merlot.

  Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View drphil's profile
  • Report Issue

  1/9/2010 - drphil wrote: 90 Points

  Fantastic Napa earth nose. Lots of juice, berry, and cassis on the palate. This is a very bigh Merlot that's drinking well now.

  Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View drphil's profile
  • Report Issue

  5/24/2009 - drphil wrote: 88 Points

  Beautiful black purple color. Very oaky nose, dark cherry taste that covers the palate in a smooth, velvety fashion. Medium long finish.

  Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

• Options

  • Post a Comment
  • View jaewhite's profile
  • Report Issue

  3/1/2009 - jaewhite wrote: 92 Points

  First taste was very berry and peppery with a dry finish. Just about right to drink now. Paired with filet mignon and wilted spinach.

  Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

View all 10 Community Tasting Notes

Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.