14% This has 3% cabernet sauvignon and 2% syrah in the blend, and is aged for 12 months in French and American oak, 25% of which are new barrels. There’s subdued black fruit and a bit of tobacco on the nose. In the mouth, there’s a very firm tannic structure. This is big and mouthfilling. It needs time to allow tannins to meld and mellow, as it’s just a bit too aggressive at the moment. 85?/100
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1/10/2013 - callmeacab22 Likes this wine: 88 Points
I enjoy big Merlots such as this wine. Fruit forward, with good clarity and nose. Not a fancy wine, but a decent value.
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3/16/2010 - Gfritzh wrote: 84 Points
Over the top fruit, moderate tannins, strong oak notes. 14% alcohol. Not my style of wine.
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5/20/2008 - andrewstevenson.com wrote: 85 Points
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This has 3% cabernet sauvignon and 2% syrah in the blend, and is aged for 12 months in French and American oak, 25% of which are new barrels. There’s subdued black fruit and a bit of tobacco on the nose. In the mouth, there’s a very firm tannic structure. This is big and mouthfilling. It needs time to allow tannins to meld and mellow, as it’s just a bit too aggressive at the moment. 85?/100
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