Garnet in color, tight nose, dusty earth, cherry, really drying tannins, which I kind of like, not much fruit on the palate. This is my last bottle. Would love to revisit in a couple more years.
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Color: Garnet, purple. Nose: Floral, cedar - very different from the last bottle, in a good way. Still the heat, but it fits better. Taste: Moderate tannins, still grapey, a little sweet. Overall: Still a very nice wine. Worth a try, but not a case. Definitely a good restaurant choice if you are only having a glass. (4/5+12/15+16/20+6/10)
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Deep garnet color. Very earthy nose - maybe some pencil lead - but you could smell the alcohol. Taste - Grapey, moderately strong tannins (more than I like, but about average for a Merlot in my recent, limited experience), and a little too much heat. Nice finish, though nothing special. Overall a decent Merlot. (4/5+10/15+16/20+6/10)
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3/11/2011 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 89 Points
Garnet in color, tight nose, dusty earth, cherry, really drying tannins, which I kind of like, not much fruit on the palate. This is my last bottle. Would love to revisit in a couple more years.
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11/17/2008 - gbm wrote: 88 Points
Color: Garnet, purple. Nose: Floral, cedar - very different from the last bottle, in a good way. Still the heat, but it fits better. Taste: Moderate tannins, still grapey, a little sweet. Overall: Still a very nice wine. Worth a try, but not a case. Definitely a good restaurant choice if you are only having a glass. (4/5+12/15+16/20+6/10)
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9/28/2008 - gbm wrote: 86 Points
Deep garnet color. Very earthy nose - maybe some pencil lead - but you could smell the alcohol. Taste - Grapey, moderately strong tannins (more than I like, but about average for a Merlot in my recent, limited experience), and a little too much heat. Nice finish, though nothing special. Overall a decent Merlot. (4/5+10/15+16/20+6/10)
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5/3/2008 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 87 Points
Lots fruit upfront, very dusty, earthy first impression, looking forward to trying again after it breathes and opens up.
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