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Red
2008 Martin Ranch Winery Merlot J.D. Hurley
Merlot
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Clara Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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grdnbrrtt wrote: 88 points
December 1, 2012 - As big as it needs to be, with aromas and fruit and tannin.
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grdnbrrtt wrote: 88 points
October 5, 2012 - A big, tasty, complex Merlot that is delightful with even steak. Also good with runny soft cheese.
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grdnbrrtt wrote: 88 points
May 19, 2012 - Winery Tasting: Fruit and spice and light tannin. A wine here.
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grdnbrrtt wrote: 90 points
February 8, 2012 - Tomato-Butternut squash soup: A nice pairing. Bright fruit aromas and flavors. A fun wine.
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grdnbrrtt wrote: 88 points
September 18, 2011 - Winery Tasting: Might be best used on its own, with aromas and flavors that are themselves interesting.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Martin Ranch Winery
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation J.D. Hurley
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Clara Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 3 (19%)
- Consumed 13 (81%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Alone, Lamb, Pork, Soft Cheese, Soup, SteakWho Likes This Wine
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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