Christophee on 4/27/12 nailed it. I won't say I did not like this wine. In fact, sometime in the past, I would have gone nuts over this. At this point in my evolutionary process, I find this Merlot to be overly extracted, and a bit too Portlike. I did enjoy it for what it is, but not the style I am currently into. Nonetheless, Peter Rosbeck is a giant in the wine world.
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Each vintage of this turns out to be my favorite Merlot. The aromas keep me swirling and sniffing putting my mind in a beautiful place anticipating what is to come. I am not disappointed when I put the glass to my lips and I taste the luscious ripe mountain fruits of Marionberry or blackberry along with maybe a little cherry jam. Balancing this fruit is notes of spice and vanilla. The tannins are smooth but still have a little grip making for a wonderful drinking experience. I love this wine!
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6/15/2015 - sanjuanlewis Likes this wine: 94 Points
Excellent, drinking at peak.
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1/3/2014 - RPerro Likes this wine: 90 Points
From 375ml. Rich, mouthcoating and quite tasty. Lacking a bit in the midpalate, but great plum fruit and espresso on the finish.
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10/20/2013 - shorty01 wrote: 88 Points
Christophee on 4/27/12 nailed it. I won't say I did not like this wine. In fact, sometime in the past, I would have gone nuts over this. At this point in my evolutionary process, I find this Merlot to be overly extracted, and a bit too Portlike. I did enjoy it for what it is, but not the style I am currently into. Nonetheless, Peter Rosbeck is a giant in the wine world.
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6/30/2013 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 93 Points
Each vintage of this turns out to be my favorite Merlot. The aromas keep me swirling and sniffing putting my mind in a beautiful place anticipating what is to come. I am not disappointed when I put the glass to my lips and I taste the luscious ripe mountain fruits of Marionberry or blackberry along with maybe a little cherry jam. Balancing this fruit is notes of spice and vanilla. The tannins are smooth but still have a little grip making for a wonderful drinking experience. I love this wine!
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2/23/2013 - ipitts wrote:
Gave to Karen M
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