Very poor representation of WA Merlot. Have often been a fan of Justin's efforts, but there have been some dark spots in a series of vintages over the middle years from this producer. This wine exhibits an overwhelming talcum powder nuance which overshadows agreeable mouthfeel ( as noted by others here.) The talc presence is not that of the famed WA State and Walla Walla terroir, but rather of an undesirable (in my admittedly personal view) trait present in a number of WA producers' earliest efforts as these well-meaning & hard-working, yet green winemakers who've jumped into the highly competitive WA Wine marketplace.
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Warm spice, mocha, and a touch of heat on the nose. Full bodied, with a smooth, round elegance and nice mouthfeel. The dark fruit seems to have mostly subsided, leaving some tea, baking spice and leather. Fine, soft tannins on the finish, with lots of acid.
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12/5/2015 - CHanover Likes this wine: 92 Points
Bit Tannic, but smooth, tasty, inky, and flavorful.
definitely drinking right now, don't hold longer.
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9/12/2014 - kevinmayer Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Very poor representation of WA Merlot. Have often been a fan of Justin's efforts, but there have been some dark spots in a series of vintages over the middle years from this producer. This wine exhibits an overwhelming talcum powder nuance which overshadows agreeable mouthfeel ( as noted by others here.) The talc presence is not that of the famed WA State and Walla Walla terroir, but rather of an undesirable (in my admittedly personal view) trait present in a number of WA producers' earliest efforts as these well-meaning & hard-working, yet green winemakers who've jumped into the highly competitive WA Wine marketplace.
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1/9/2014 - dpolivy wrote: 90 Points
Warm spice, mocha, and a touch of heat on the nose. Full bodied, with a smooth, round elegance and nice mouthfeel. The dark fruit seems to have mostly subsided, leaving some tea, baking spice and leather. Fine, soft tannins on the finish, with lots of acid.
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10/20/2013 - blabbott wrote: 90 Points
A big and rich merlot, this bottle had a lovely mouthfeel. It was quite well balanced with wonderful dark fruit. Very enjoyable.
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2/20/2010 - boku2wine wrote: 90 Points
Great red berry taste
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