Wow, this was a very pleasant surprise and way beyond expectations. At age 15, this showed depth of fresh cherry/berry fruit, intense palate and tannic structure along with nice tobacco/smoky highlights in a complete package, finishing long and tasty. Really shows what a "simple" well-made Napa Merlot can do with age, and blew the table away with dinner guests. Wish we had a time machine to find some more!
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4/17/2021 - Rudolph Schmidt wrote: 86 Points
Still very smooth. Sweet dark cherry, cocoa, oak. Acidity isn't there. Nice tasting but on its way out.
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11/19/2017 - Snoman Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wow, this was a very pleasant surprise and way beyond expectations. At age 15, this showed depth of fresh cherry/berry fruit, intense palate and tannic structure along with nice tobacco/smoky highlights in a complete package, finishing long and tasty. Really shows what a "simple" well-made Napa Merlot can do with age, and blew the table away with dinner guests. Wish we had a time machine to find some more!
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11/30/2015 - johnny wine wrote: 89 Points
As good as before
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8/14/2015 - johnny wine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Same note as previous,very tasty
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12/30/2014 - germsja wrote: 80 Points
Just ok. Probs waited too long. Won't be a problem now that cellar tracker is helping me keep track of the collection.
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