Lulu 62
Cantine San Marzano
62 Anniversario Riserva Primitivo di Manduria
Certainly not a subtle wine. Full, Dense and Dark. Aromas of dark plum and cooked dark cherry with a touch of tobacco. The pallet is loaded with dark fruit and prunes. Very oaky and ripe! A bit of dark chocolate and vanilla on the finish, but the fruit dominates. Intense and Powerful but well structured and balanced at the same time. — 2 years ago
Château Lilian Ladouys
Saint Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2016
2016 vintage. Merlot (62%), Cabernet Sauvignon (32%), 6% Petit Verdot. Owned by the Lorenzetti family, with plots of vineyards all over the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Medium-bodied, fresh and mineral. Fine value. — 2 years ago
Cheval des Andes
Mendoza Malbec Blend 2017
I enjoyed this wine but perhaps not quite as much as RP’s 97 points. It was a little tart to open but mellowed with air. I was expecting a higher alcohol, more straightforwardedly fruity wine given the Argentine origins. However, the winemaker is explicitly targeting a Bordeaux taste in the style of Chateau Cheval Blanc. After I read that, the taste clicked a bit more. A smooth, tasty expression of the Bordeaux style. 62% malbec, 38% cabernet. $80. Would drink again. — 7 months ago
Cullen Wines
Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018
Blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits and notes of herb spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with tobacco, dried herbs and cacao notes. Long finish, fine tannins, nice acidity, ending with fruit, tobacco, oak and cacao notes. — 2 years ago
"Odedi"
Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret 2013, Sonoma County, California
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
This is a delicious Merlot based Bordeaux blend from from Sonoma County.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, chocolates, black currants, black plums, black cherries, cedar, vanilla, light earth, licorice and light coffee.
Long finish with medium tannins.
This 10-year-old is drinking very nicely now, and it will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to visit it again in 5 years.
Showing nice complexity with a great mouthfeel. Elegant and rich. Powerful and fruit forward.
Drinking very much like a Napa Cabernet.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Good by itself or with food.
A blend of 62% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot. 14% of the grapes are from Napa Valley. Aged in French oak barrels for 22 months. A small production of only 450 cases.
14.8% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$200. — 6 months ago