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Community Tasting Notes 22
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margaux321 Likes this wine: 90 points
February 7, 2021 - Intense red color with copper hue; 1st nose; raisin stems and macerated fruits. 2nd nose; vanilla. On the palate; fruity with mild tannins, big body and chewy with long finish.
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Wino Laurie Likes this wine: 92 points
January 2, 2020 - Happily, this Merlot aged well. Part of a New Year’s celebration and all enjoyed the subtle, velvety quality of the wine. Well structured with good red fruit mouthfeel.
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wine4lux Likes this wine: 90 points
May 24, 2018 - Last of 4 bottles from this vintage. Didn’t know what to expect, concerned that the wine was past its peak. Still a lovely bottle, dark fruit with a touch of cocoa, the tannins are hanging around to provide a solid frame. Moderate finish. Drank with and after dinner, over 2 hours, during which merlot retained all of its initial appeal.
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ccotton8 Likes this wine: 93 points
November 23, 2016 - Wasn't expecting much from this bottle, but it really exceeded my expectations. The nose had a nice dark berry with a hint of cocoa. The overall structure was in balance right away and developed well with some air. I liked the taste initially, with red fruits and berries had slight restrained feel but as the wine loosened up with air the flavors exploded. This wine seems to be right in its prime, highly recommended.
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tadams66 Likes this wine: 92 points
January 16, 2016 - Deep purple color. There is moderate sediment in the bottle. Big fruit flavors - blueberry, strawberry, cherry. Limited tannins. Structure is nice but the flavors are getting better integrated with a medium finish. The secret is decanting. I gave it 2 hours and it needed it otherwise the fruit is too big.
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By Richard Jennings
2/24/2012 (link) 93 points(Darioush Merlot) Medium red violet color; tart cassis, cedar, black currant nose; plush, ripe black currant, espresso palate with sweet, fine tannins; needs 2-3 years; medium-plus finish 93+ points (100% Merlot; 24 mos. in 70% new French oak; 14.5% alcohol)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- Type Red
- Producer Darioush
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 899498000193
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 275 (43%)
- Consumed 364 (57%)
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- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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