2003 | Red Meritage
(Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc)
Rosenblum Cellars; Holbrook Mitchell (Vineyard) Trio
Napa Valley; Yountville, CA USA
(91-93; Drink 2023-33)
Perfect cork.
Fantastic ripe plum notes to the nose and palate. I don't know the exact blending percentages of the grapes, but assume CS is dominant since it's listed first on the back label. But, the Merlot is most prominent at this age and it's singing a beautiful song tonight after 3H in the decanter. Last bottle from release purchase in April 2006, winery direct. — 8 months ago
Toast, strawberry, cherry and hay on the nose. It's rather subtle and delicate. The palate is very well designed, with a strong acid backbone, a nice silky texture with strawberry, a velvety tannin wall before a fruity, silky finish. It's very smooth and juicy, and dangerously easy going. It was served all along dinner but it was showing best when paired with cheese (Saint nectaire fermier was a hit pairing) — 4 years ago
Needs time to open. Earthy nose cherry flavored — 13 days ago
Mooie droge witte vermouth — 7 months ago
Lightly salty, strawberry, cherry currant smell, raspberry, acid nips and pulls back with tannins, rusty magenta — 3 years ago
Rojo intenso. Frutos negros. Tabaco, co retrogusto duradero. Gordo. — 4 years ago
Vintage 2020 | Modern marketing name and label. The Spanish can do magic with monastrell (= mourverdre). Unbelievable stubborn when popped and poured, beautiful smell. Given 24 hours aeration it develops lovely: smooth taste, glorious fruit. I selected it to pair Indonesian food, which is difficult for matching. It works. — 6 months ago
Pre dinner wine at Dead Sea resort jordan. Med to full bodied. Black fruit tobacco anise. Nice tannins. — 3 years ago
Black cherry, blackberry, pepper and bell pepper. Well balanced tannins and acidity. — 4 years ago
Frank Soldano
Great summer wine. Light bouquet with fruit and oak notes. Slightly fruit forward with low tannins and a smooth finish. — 2 days ago