On the downward slide but still delicious. About 30 minutes in the decanter helped round out the edges. Great experience, but based on this bottle would drink now.
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It’s generally hard to go wrong with well-stored 2002 Switchback of any varietal, and this magnum of merlot was no exception. The wine was deep and dark and medium bodied. Still some lingering tannins on the finish but the delicious length of blueberry and cassis is front and center. Only a hint of tobacco. Super pairing with grilled salmon. On day two, the last glass from the room temperature bottle was even better than last night as the fruit was sweeter and the tannins more distant.
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12/3/2023 - bobadopolis Likes this wine: 92 Points
On the downward slide but still delicious. About 30 minutes in the decanter helped round out the edges. Great experience, but based on this bottle would drink now.
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3/25/2023 - kabert Likes this wine: 94 Points
It’s generally hard to go wrong with well-stored 2002 Switchback of any varietal, and this magnum of merlot was no exception. The wine was deep and dark and medium bodied. Still some lingering tannins on the finish but the delicious length of blueberry and cassis is front and center. Only a hint of tobacco. Super pairing with grilled salmon. On day two, the last glass from the room temperature bottle was even better than last night as the fruit was sweeter and the tannins more distant.
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10/24/2021 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 Points
A real surprise - fresh, but soft and featuring fully integrated tannins. Black cherry, vanilla and a whiff of tobacco. Smooth and supple.
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11/21/2020 - bobadopolis Likes this wine: 94 Points
Decanted for 1.5 hours. One of the best wines I've had this year. Incredible.
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4/18/2019 - norsktorsk wrote: 93 Points
Drinking great now. the finish a bit short.
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