Very underwhelming DH Merlot. A great deal of green vegetal taste & aroma (like a very young Cab Franc), with very little integrated dark fruit. Tannic mouthfeel & finish. Disappointing with a prime ribeye. Didn’t finish the bottle & I almost think it must have been a flawed bottle.
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A bit past its prime, but still soft dark fruit with hints of tannin. Did not decant, but let it open in the glasses. No browning, but clear meniscus. Held well through the meal. Drink now.
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2014 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Rector Creek Vineyard
10/3/2021 - StarM wrote: 82 Points
Very underwhelming DH Merlot. A great deal of green vegetal taste & aroma (like a very young Cab Franc), with very little integrated dark fruit. Tannic mouthfeel & finish. Disappointing with a prime ribeye. Didn’t finish the bottle & I almost think it must have been a flawed bottle.
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2007 Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
7/21/2021 - StarM Likes this wine: 92 Points
A bit past its prime, but still soft dark fruit with hints of tannin. Did not decant, but let it open in the glasses. No browning, but clear meniscus. Held well through the meal.
Drink now.
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2007 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard
12/25/2020 - StarM Likes this wine: 93 Points
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