Community Tasting Note
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camdawg wrote: 90 points
November 26, 2023 - This wine might not be as available at Total Wine locations across the country, but is probably available at all locations in the Pacific Northwest.
In the United States-non Bordeaux Merlot section, they had the 2019 Januik alongside several famous Napa vintners at the sub $50 level.
I bought the Stags' Leap (not the generally better and more expensive Stag's Leap Wine Cellars), and I felt that wine tasted as if it were watered down and lacked focus.
The Stags' Leap was just under $40. This Januik Washington-Columbia Valley was $10 cheaper. But was more concentrated in flavor, with much better aromatics. The flavor was nice blue, red, and black fruits, wrapped in some oak.
If you can get this for $30 or less, it's tough to imagine a better American made Merlot value.173 views