Community Tasting Notes 18

• malvasia8796 wrote: 90 points

  December 15, 2023 - No bad considering it’s 23 years old and well past its prime. I got two of these off an auction. One was dead but the other was quite enjoyable. Dark sour Cherry, smoke on a very long finish.

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• nrickman wrote: 92 points

  February 17, 2012 - Jammy with tons of fruit. Let decant for 2 hours. The smell explodes in the glass. You could sense the fruit starting to drop a little, but still has a few years left. Was an excellent balance and the wine could go with anything from apps, to meal the drink by itself. Truly an outstanding wine.

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• todd2010 wrote: 92 points

  August 17, 2011 - Enjoyed this bottle. Wasn't expecting it to hold up given the age, but was pleasantly surprised. Paired with bbq flank steak and it was rather responsive. Have a few (8?) more and will slowly be opening them up. Really smooth and enjoyable.

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• allview wrote: 91 points

  November 26, 2009 - This wine was surprisingly good for its age. It still has some structure and the fruit was evident. It was enjoyed by six tasters and all agreed that it held its age well.

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• SethR wrote: 92 points

  November 19, 2009 - This is drinking very well right now and not past it's prime per drinking window. Huge mouth feel. Light tannins, good acidity. Cherry, well integrated. Not a fruit bomb.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2000
• Type Red
• Producer Sterling Vineyards
• Varietal Merlot
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Three Palms Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley
• UPC Code 088692860461

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• In Cellars 115 (54%)
• Consumed 97 (46%)

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