The Wines of Toad Hollow With Joe Nagan 4/8/2010 (Gervais & Vine, Columbia, SC): I really liked this wine. It was not typical for a California Merlot. It had a texture more like a Pinot, in a good way. The color was that dark magenta. There were sharp concentrated flavors and aromas, on a medium bodied frame. Big nose of floral accented red and dark fruit. Refined flavors of red and dark cherry, mixed with ripe plums. . Balanced acidity with moderate tannins and oak. There was a lingering finish with some chocolate. Almost delicate, this had the feel of a small batch hand made wine. I suspect there may be a hint of "terroir" in this wine and vineyard from vintage to vintage.
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11/24/2017 - cast59wine wrote: 90 Points
Great tasting wine, nice finish, still fresh fruit on the front with berries
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1/10/2011 - heartspun wrote: 69 Points
Mehhhh. Barely drinkable.
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12/18/2010 - pdoug68 wrote: 87 Points
one of the value Merlots I keep in the cellar, always the same, always solid, easy to drink and I like the label!
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4/8/2010 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 Points
The Wines of Toad Hollow With Joe Nagan 4/8/2010 (Gervais & Vine, Columbia, SC): I really liked this wine. It was not typical for a California Merlot. It had a texture more like a Pinot, in a good way. The color was that dark magenta. There were sharp concentrated flavors and aromas, on a medium bodied frame. Big nose of floral accented red and dark fruit. Refined flavors of red and dark cherry, mixed with ripe plums. . Balanced acidity with moderate tannins and oak. There was a lingering finish with some chocolate. Almost delicate, this had the feel of a small batch hand made wine. I suspect there may be a hint of "terroir" in this wine and vineyard from vintage to vintage.
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3/30/2010 - dssinger wrote: 85 Points
Went better after a missed day; good with salmon
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