Nice nose of blackberries, vanilla, and earth, but the wine is a complete mess on the palate. Tart, thin and sharp, this is definitely way past its prime, which makes me wonder why a $25 Merlot can't last more than a few years before falling apart.
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Mocha, black plum and a hint of clove mingle nicely. Decanted for 1 hour and it was good - came back the next day for a glass and it had opened up even more with some great cinnamon aromas. A good btl for the wine club member price of $16.
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Lean and sour, though there's a fair bit of plum and cassis fruit in there, followed by a decent finish. Ultimately, though, the lack of balance makes this a mustn't buy.
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1/1/2009 - joshwoodward wrote: 93 Points
Smooth, big, brighter. Not sour. Balanced. Exciting. Very light pencil lead. Smooth black fruit. Round!
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11/21/2008 - ziavino wrote: 77 Points
Nice nose of blackberries, vanilla, and earth, but the wine is a complete mess on the palate. Tart, thin and sharp, this is definitely way past its prime, which makes me wonder why a $25 Merlot can't last more than a few years before falling apart.
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4/30/2008 - blackmistressdiva wrote: flawed
Oxidation.
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8/31/2007 - blackmistressdiva wrote: 84 Points
Mocha, black plum and a hint of clove mingle nicely. Decanted for 1 hour and it was good - came back the next day for a glass and it had opened up even more with some great cinnamon aromas. A good btl for the wine club member price of $16.
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10/6/2006 - Stephan O wrote: 83 Points
Lean and sour, though there's a fair bit of plum and cassis fruit in there, followed by a decent finish. Ultimately, though, the lack of balance makes this a mustn't buy.
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