[Tasted on July 26, 2022 at Hall’s Chophouse in Nashville with Rachel]
54% Merlot and 46% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 18 months in 30% new oak. Blackberry and black cherry fruit, with chocolate, earth, sage, cigar box and a black pepper note. Nicely balanced with grippy tannins. — 2 years ago
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing currents, plums, cherries, oak, wet leaves, herbs, black pepper, tobacco leaf, earth, dark coffee and black tea.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 26 year old Merlot is still drinking very nicely. Showing a nice mouthfeel with nice complexity.
Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years, but will not improve from here on.
Needs an hour to open up properly, so be patient.
This was not a good vintage in Pomerol, but it held up pretty well.
Good by itself or with food.
A blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$250. — 10 months ago
Anaba ‘Turbine White’ 2018: Medium-bodied. Good acidity. Nice balance & structure. Orange blossom & other floral aromas on the nose. Notes of citrus, pear, stone fruit, pineapple & vanilla on the palate. Slight nuttiness/creamy texture on the finish. For me, this was an awesome, all-around flavorful Sonoma Valley white blend which consisted of 30% Viognier, 28% Grenache Blanc, 26% Marsanne & 16% Picpoul. It’s the perfect wine selection to kickoff any dinner event as it pairs perfectly with everything. Great day to all! Cheers🍷 — 2 years ago
Crisp Grüner Veltliner served with swordfish at The Hurricane Restaurant in Kennebunkport, ME — 6 months ago
Spring of 2022, $26. succulent mouth feel, perfect with heavier white Wine foods — 2 years ago
Bai Ivan
Nice dry wine — 3 months ago