Although we thought this 1985 Merlot would be undrinkable, we were pleasantly surprised that it was still drinking very nicely. Mature wine with plenty of black fruits still present. Tasted very well with faded soft tannins. Overall, not great, but nevertheless very enjoyable.
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PINK ON THE RIM. AROMA TOOK 20 MINUTES TO OPEN UP, THEN LICORICE CHERRIES, RASPBERRIES, LEATHER, AND TOBACCO. BLACK CHERRY AND BLACKBERRY FLAVORS. MEDIUM LENGTH FINISH. SIMILAR TO 6/93 TASTING
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With MPL at London Wine Bar with Marne, Donna and Gary. Deep dark ruby. Excellent color. Just lovely. Great nose. Soft, ripe, and round. Complex. Fine, elegant palate. Luscious and round. Touch of eucalyptus. Very fine. Exellent merlot--drinking great now. 5-11-16-7: 89/100.
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5/21/2021 - Bert’s Stache Likes this wine: 89 Points
Although we thought this 1985 Merlot would be undrinkable, we were pleasantly surprised that it was still drinking very nicely. Mature wine with plenty of black fruits still present. Tasted very well with faded soft tannins. Overall, not great, but nevertheless very enjoyable.
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7/16/1994 - buckeye76 wrote: 90 Points
PINK ON THE RIM. AROMA TOOK 20 MINUTES TO OPEN UP, THEN LICORICE CHERRIES, RASPBERRIES, LEATHER, AND TOBACCO. BLACK CHERRY AND BLACKBERRY FLAVORS. MEDIUM LENGTH FINISH. SIMILAR TO 6/93 TASTING
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7/13/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 75 Points
1985 MERLOT TASTING (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Weedy nose but luscious fruit, weedy, sweet/sour taste, stored wrong, like country Bordeaux.
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9/27/1990 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 89 Points
With MPL at London Wine Bar with Marne, Donna and Gary. Deep dark ruby. Excellent color. Just lovely. Great nose. Soft, ripe, and round. Complex. Fine, elegant palate. Luscious and round. Touch of eucalyptus. Very fine. Exellent merlot--drinking great now. 5-11-16-7: 89/100.
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