2005 Gundlach Bundschu Merlot Rhinefarm Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (14) Avg Score: 88.5 points

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  3/20/2017 - Rootmann wrote: flawed

  Skunked.

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  3/12/2013 - diggydan wrote: 87 Points

  Dark and rich nose with a slight touch of alcohol. Palate features dark plums and ripeness, finishing with a little too much oak (17 months in oak, 40% of which was new barrels). The wine has a solid body and mouthfeel.

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  3/7/2012 - floating_cellar wrote: 91 Points

  Decanted 30 minutes just to let breathe a little This bottle is singing now, don't hold any longer! Nose of dark fruits and a sweet alcohol. On the palate there are lots of blueberry, mulberries, a tiny bit of eucalyptus that gets followed by nice oak and vanillins that lead to a full finish with a silky mouthfeel. The dark fruits from start to finish are really enjoyable.

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  12/31/2011 - Pburden wrote: 88 Points

  Great nose. I let it breathe 4 hours and it really opened up.

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  12/18/2011 - ruffem wrote: 90 Points

  Great merlot. Nose of plums, cherries and spice. On the palate you get fruit up front and then smokey chocolate. Tannins are present but not overpowering.

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