second delectus wine i had this weekend where the cork was a mess. kept the seal, but just fell apart into crumbs upon opening. i thought this merlot was better than the 2000 cab i had. drinking well at this point.
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Merlots on a Saturday Afternoon: You know, the last half dozen 2000's I have drunk have been very nice. While the vintage was panned, I think it has gotten more interesting over time. Not a block buster, but one that has shown development and complexity over time. Perhaps instead of saying a bad vintage, it was just atypical. Anyway, this wine was complex and very interesting. The nose had some sweaty socks with got more funky with air. Also some black cherries and charcoal. Soft and sweet to drink with layers of cherries and forest floor notes. Nice wine.
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10/6/2017 - bigdogflow Likes this wine: 94 Points
Super dark color, very smooth, nicely balanced. Medium/long finish.
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5/31/2011 - sayward wrote: 91 Points
second delectus wine i had this weekend where the cork was a mess. kept the seal, but just fell apart into crumbs upon opening. i thought this merlot was better than the 2000 cab i had. drinking well at this point.
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3/14/2011 - Shoomon wrote: 94 Points
Outstanding balance with fruit and developed tannins.
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1/31/2010 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 90 Points
Merlots on a Saturday Afternoon: You know, the last half dozen 2000's I have drunk have been very nice. While the vintage was panned, I think it has gotten more interesting over time. Not a block buster, but one that has shown development and complexity over time. Perhaps instead of saying a bad vintage, it was just atypical. Anyway, this wine was complex and very interesting. The nose had some sweaty socks with got more funky with air. Also some black cherries and charcoal. Soft and sweet to drink with layers of cherries and forest floor notes. Nice wine.
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6/5/2009 - SoccerMark wrote: flawed
Corked 6/09
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