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Community Tasting Notes 6
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jsebiri wrote:
February 10, 2023 - Some of these notes below are still spot on , earthy , spine , still pretty drinkable. Has character.
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DanH1021 wrote: 83 points
April 5, 2016 - Probably catching this wine towards the end of its useful life. Tasting extremely earthy and almost gamey. Would pair nicely with a steak topped with mushrooms but not loving it on its own.
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jerrysvino wrote: 89 points
April 1, 2016 - Heavy merlot, some fruit but mostly earthy. Decent wine
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JP512 Does not like this wine: 79 points
November 18, 2014 - This wine is very muted on the nose and the pallet. Very disappointing.
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CarlCP Likes this wine: 90 points
November 6, 2014 - the nose to this wine is nice big berry, some spice, herbs
The taste is also big berry with some earthy, spice.
Finish is nice lingering berry, no tart
Very nice wine
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Franciscan Estate
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 083085200923
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 75 (42%)
- Consumed 104 (58%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
80% Like It 5 votes
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- ProducerFranciscan Estate
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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