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Community Tasting Notes 4
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daver852 wrote: 86 points
January 26, 2014 - Honestly, I wasn't very impressed by this. This wine has a dark color, and a very assertive Merlot nose. On the palate it is confusing: oak, fruit, soft tannins, bitter undertaste combined with a hint of sweetness. The parts just don't seem to gel. It's not one particular thing that stands out, just how the various parts come together. There's even a suggestion of heat on the finish, which is surprising, considering the fairly modest 13.4% ABV. At around $17 a pop, there are many, many better options. I'd pass on this one.
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dollars48 Likes this wine: 90 points
November 27, 2013 - Always one of my favorite Merlots from Washington. Red fruit forward, complex in the middle & nice tannins on the finish. If you ever get a chance to taste their reserves, do yourself a favor.
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JonGray Likes this wine: 89 points
August 22, 2013 - Nice nose. Opened fast - very drinakable
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GTFreek wrote:
May 7, 2013 - All estate owned fruit. Balanced, subtle style. Blue fruit finish. Solid, doesn't jump out.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Barnard Griffin
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Columbia Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 17 (47%)
- Consumed 19 (53%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerBarnard Griffin
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationColumbia Valley
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