This 100% merlot was sourced from Oakville. It is dark blackish garnet and purple colored, medium to full bodied, refined, polished and elegant, bursting with floral perfume and sweet candied red and black fruits, accented by flavors of cola, dark cherry and hints of cocoa and vanilla, almost approaching caramel. Winemaker Kirk Venge compares this wine to a fine Pomerol (right bank Merlot based Bordeaux). This is silky and seamlessly balanced and structured turning to ripe tannin, modest acidity and rich texture on a lingering polished finish.
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8/25/2018 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 94 Points
Love this wine. No where near peaking. Still plenty of life and in a great spot right now! Enjoy!
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5/6/2018 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nicely matured, well rounded and still packs a punch. Enjoy!
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11/28/2016 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 Points
This 100% merlot was sourced from Oakville. It is dark blackish garnet and purple colored, medium to full bodied, refined, polished and elegant, bursting with floral perfume and sweet candied red and black fruits, accented by flavors of cola, dark cherry and hints of cocoa and vanilla, almost approaching caramel. Winemaker Kirk Venge compares this wine to a fine Pomerol (right bank Merlot based Bordeaux). This is silky and seamlessly balanced and structured turning to ripe tannin, modest acidity and rich texture on a lingering polished finish.
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9/18/2008 - lrperkins wrote: 90 Points
Really good merlot. Soft, subtle, pretty hot, but very tasty. Goes great with food and a very pleasant bottle
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2/12/2008 - zimmy07 wrote: 90 Points
dark chocolate, espresso and bright cherry. Good tannin structure and nice oak. A tasty bottle
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