Even for what should have been just a tired old merlot, something went horribly wrong with this bottle. Looked somewhere between rusty tap water and diluted root beer. Undrinkable. The 2006 I opened right after was a pleasant surprise.
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Why oh why did I open this bottle?!? It's been a couple of weeks, but man! This is the textbook example of what Merlot should be. Plum, chocolate, coffee, dark fruit, smoothness, lusciousness (I know, I know, but what else could I call it?!?). The 2003 was so-so, and I thought I'd sip on this while relaxing. Wish I'd waited! Delicious wine - if you have one, don't open it yet. If you do, you won't be disappointed. I'm saving the bottle.
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Awesome! This wine gushes complexity and has a great chocolately finish. Friends commented that this was the smoothest merlot they've ever had. It is drinking well now although I am sad to have drunk this semi-collector-worthy bottle.
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5/11/2022 - Michigan Mostberg wrote: flawed
Even for what should have been just a tired old merlot, something went horribly wrong with this bottle. Looked somewhere between rusty tap water and diluted root beer. Undrinkable. The 2006 I opened right after was a pleasant surprise.
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6/20/2016 - cdp1276 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really deep dark colors with amazingly smooth finish. Dry cherries on the nose medium tannins.
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11/26/2012 - vegasrenie wrote: 93 Points
Why oh why did I open this bottle?!? It's been a couple of weeks, but man! This is the textbook example of what Merlot should be. Plum, chocolate, coffee, dark fruit, smoothness, lusciousness (I know, I know, but what else could I call it?!?). The 2003 was so-so, and I thought I'd sip on this while relaxing. Wish I'd waited! Delicious wine - if you have one, don't open it yet. If you do, you won't be disappointed. I'm saving the bottle.
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4/5/2009 - jivey wrote:
Herbal and vegetal flavors find a hint of sweetness midpalate
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10/18/2007 - stapy1 wrote: 94 Points
Awesome! This wine gushes complexity and has a great chocolately finish. Friends commented that this was the smoothest merlot they've ever had. It is drinking well now although I am sad to have drunk this semi-collector-worthy bottle.
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