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• drlester1987 wrote: 91 points

  September 22, 2019 - Nice, balanced Merlot. A winner.

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• Mark Dignam Does not like this wine: 82 points

  March 17, 2019 - The wine is brick red with some browning and lightening at the rim. One the nose, it is plummy with some obvious oak influence. The palate shows blood plum, redcurrant, a touch of mocha and charry oak but it is neither intense nor complex. The oak is too much for the moderate fruit. It improved a bit in the decanter but overall, it is a rather simple, straightforward red and next time, I'll open a St Emilion instead.

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• Psdycp wrote: 90 points

  March 1, 2019 - Delicious nose, sweet vanilla oak, red plums, clove and dark chocolate with a hint of dried bay leave and fresh fennel. Everything is revealed within 10 mins of opening. The palate is filled with dark chocolate and ripe plums. Very tasty and balanced already. Right amount of sweet fruit with lifted acidity and soft tannins at the finish. You can enjoy the wine on its own. Ready to drink now and it will continue to offer good drinking pleasure for the next 3-5 years.

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• SV_botrytis Likes this wine: 92 points

  January 10, 2019 - I'm a fan. Not too much heat, good ripe berries, slightly muted and blended... Would be good to continue drinking much later on.
  
  Tasted over 3 days

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• Zuperdaave wrote: 90 points

  July 13, 2018 - Delicious. Light to mid red color with slow thin legs. Some alcohol on the nose. Tightly wound, even after an hour of air. But nice, structured flavor. A rare merlot that I like. Good value.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2013
• 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

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• In Cellars 177 (37%)
• Consumed 304 (63%)

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