2017 Ehlers Estate Merlot St. Helena

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 91.9 points

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  4/11/2020 - JCGuthrie wrote: 92 Points

  Rich S nailed it in his note. Really nice merlot that we opened for a virtual tasting with the winemaker (thanks to Ehlers for hosting it). Younger than I would normally open a wine like this, but very approachable with some air. Very good, with room to improve.

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  4/9/2020 - Rich S Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Popped and splash decanted. Dark ruby color. Nose of dark raspberries, black cherry, a bit of cocoa powder, some toasty oak. Similar flavors on the palate with just an overall delicious factor that you often get in Napa merlot. Medium acid, smooth sweet tannins, especially for a young wine makes this very approachable. Smooth finish. Not sure it has the stuffing for long term aging but this should develop nicely over the next 3-5 years.

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