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Red
2005 O'Shaughnessy Merlot Howell Mountain
Merlot
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Howell Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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Blake Brown wrote:
November 6, 2017 - 2005 O`SHAUGHNESSY HOWELL MOUNTAIN MERLOT- this bottle went through some very interesting phases; I had to avoid going deep in the nose as the alcohol hit was huge and then the super ripe black fruit came on as hot and heavy; there was also a medicinal note that played throughout; in time, some of the better virtues peeked out, but just a bit; the finish was also unexpected as the fruit got real sweet as if from residual sugar.
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Gfritzh wrote: 88 points
April 11, 2013 - I probably should have decanted this wine before drinking. The nose was pretty hot and it was somewhat tannic on the palate. More cellar time might help.
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Blake Brown Likes this wine: 89 points
March 8, 2013 - intense dark purple with aromatics including coconut, Eucalyptus and spice which joins in with the ripe black fruit which is a tad tart; very good
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Mr France wrote: 92 points
March 28, 2009 - Earthy nose. jammy flavor. Excellent
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Clarkmeister wrote: 92 points
August 14, 2008 - August 2008 Napa and Santa Cruz Mtn Trip; 8/9/2008-8/15/2008: Huge
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2008, IWC Issue #138 (link)(O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery Merlot Howell Mountain) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer O'Shaughnessy
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Howell Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 63 (46%)
- Consumed 75 (54%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationHowell Mountain
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