Rich nose of blackberry, cassis and licorice with some smoky oak overtones. Delicious raspberry, cherry and plum fruits on the palate which are well balanced by herbs and a touch of black pepper. Tight and fine oak tannins diminishing on the finish to a soft medley of fruits with wisps of pepper returning to the nose. This wine is a real gem from one of the better vintages, and seriously under priced. If only I can remember where I found this bottle...
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Enjoyed with Karen. She said it was puckery and combative. I'm a little kinder, aromas of coffee and chocolate with flavors of raspberry and smoke, with musky undertones. Medium structure, medium length, medium body. Overall good, not exceptional.
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There was nothing wrongwith this wine but it wasn't quite as good as I remember the last bottle. I actually liked the 2000 Raymond cab a little better. That said, it's a great buy at $10 and I should get a few more before they're gone
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Had with grilled filets on Sunday with Andres and Jessie. I love this wine at the $10 Arturo price. Rich flavor. Nice finish. Intense without being overpowering. It's merlo, of course
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1/18/2007 - rloomis wrote: 87 Points
rhubarb, stewed apple + spice
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11/9/2006 - 750ml wrote: 91 Points
Rich nose of blackberry, cassis and licorice with some smoky oak overtones. Delicious raspberry, cherry and plum fruits on the palate which are well balanced by herbs and a touch of black pepper. Tight and fine oak tannins diminishing on the finish to a soft medley of fruits with wisps of pepper returning to the nose. This wine is a real gem from one of the better vintages, and seriously under priced. If only I can remember where I found this bottle...
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5/26/2006 - ihavezinned wrote: 84 Points
Enjoyed with Karen. She said it was puckery and combative. I'm a little kinder, aromas of coffee and chocolate with flavors of raspberry and smoke, with musky undertones. Medium structure, medium length, medium body. Overall good, not exceptional.
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10/8/2005 - rloomis wrote:
casis+leather, chocolate, savoury bacon+black olive -- a mighty meaty merlot!
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7/21/2005 - mouton45 wrote: 89 Points
There was nothing wrongwith this wine but it wasn't quite as good as I remember the last bottle. I actually liked the 2000 Raymond cab a little better. That said, it's a great buy at $10 and I should get a few more before they're gone
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12/30/2004 - Drugstore Cowboy wrote: 95 Points
Fantastic. Best merlot I ever had.
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12/19/2004 - mouton45 wrote: 90 Points
Had with grilled filets on Sunday with Andres and Jessie. I love this wine at the $10 Arturo price. Rich flavor. Nice finish. Intense without being overpowering. It's merlo, of course
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