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Tannins have softened significantly over four years since last bottleDecanted two hours, nose of smokey cherrySoft and nice balance on palate, maybe a couple of years before it will fall off
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Tasting lots older from last year. Not much fruit and bitter aftertaste. Over the hill.
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Opens with intense black cherry. Mellows into a smooth fruit bomb with balance and a long finish. An excellent example of Washington Merlot.
Almond and smoke noseSmooth tannins, cherry and almonds, beautiful Medium+ body, nicely balanced, a worthy Wa merlot
Smokey damson aromasLush,smooth in mouth with layers of spices and baconfat
11/21/2023 - jmcmchi Likes this wine:
Tannins have softened significantly over four years since last bottle
Decanted two hours, nose of smokey cherry
Soft and nice balance on palate, maybe a couple of years before it will fall off
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6/3/2021 - sprap1951 wrote: 87 Points
Tasting lots older from last year. Not much fruit and bitter aftertaste. Over the hill.
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7/11/2020 - sprap1951 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opens with intense black cherry. Mellows into a smooth fruit bomb with balance and a long finish. An excellent example of Washington Merlot.
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9/20/2019 - jmcmchi Likes this wine:
Almond and smoke nose
Smooth tannins, cherry and almonds, beautiful
Medium+ body, nicely balanced, a worthy Wa merlot
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4/26/2015 - jmcmchi wrote:
Smokey damson aromas
Lush,smooth in mouth with layers of spices and baconfat
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