2018 Pedroncelli Merlot Bench Vineyards

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 90.5 points

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  3/22/2022 - Julian Vlaskamp wrote: 90 Points

  Slightly muted nose of blackberry , plum, cinnamon and alcohol. Better on the palate. Blueberry, black cherry, leather, chalk and cedar on the palate. Feels smooth, but not in a manufactured way. Medium tannin, medium body.

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  6/5/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Retail $20. Under cork. 100% Estate Merlot. I can't believe that this is my first tasting note for this wine, regardless of vintage--that can't be right. Oh well. Always one of the better values in a portfolio that is chockfull of great values. Plenty of blue and dark fruit (blueberry, plum, even some cassis) accentuate the nose with a background of spice and vanilla. The palate is rich and fruity without being overstated or aggressive, this is a lovely wine. Just a hint of tannin on the finish suggests some cellar potential, maybe up to ten years. Lovely now.
  
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