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Red
2004 Dunham Cellars Merlot Lewis Vineyard
Merlot
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 8
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MoreWinePlease Likes this wine: 93 points
August 3, 2018 - Delicious. Rich palate of crisp yet ripe plummy fruit, blackberries, and subtle oak. Fully resolved tannins. Long finish. Got better in the glass over an hour and on repours. Lewis vineyard fruit is so fine.
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TallMikeWine wrote: flawed
May 27, 2017 - No rating, as there may be a bit of volatile acidity on this bottle. Still vibrant red fruit, leather, tobacco - all there, but muted by some odd balsamic/apple-cider vinegar flavor. It's mild, but it's also distracting. Though I'm a huge fan of the late Eric Dunham, his wine and his label art, on these single vineyard wines. This is a small annoyance, really. I guess shame on me for letting it get this old.
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Iturner795 wrote: 96 points
September 8, 2013 - The nose was rich and oaky with leathery undertones. Dark cherry with herb spices and a smooth oaky finish on the pallet. One of the best Merlots I have had. I will be calling Dunham tomorrow and hopefully order more!
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djpiglet wrote: 95 points
April 12, 2012 - Decanted for 3 hours. Dark cherry, older oak, tannins galore. Loved this wine. Carried it around for 8 years and were so happy the changes in temp during travel didn't skunk the wine.
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winot wrote: 90 points
January 25, 2011 - Deep black cherry red, roasted cherry nose w a hint of stewed character - but then palate is better, good intensity and length, v good acidity, carries itself well, tannins are good, it is actually quite mouthwatering, good texture, good cut - flavours are tasty, this is nice wine except for the stewed character on the nose.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type Red
- Producer Dunham Cellars
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Lewis Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Columbia Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 59 (42%)
- Consumed 83 (58%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerDunham Cellars
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationColumbia Valley
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