This normally excellent-for-the-price Merlot has hit a vintage slump. It is as if the winemakers identified everything people love about this wine and turned everything up to 11. It is big and thick, like chewing through a loaf of stale bread. It has the acidic sweet jamminess of a Lodi Zinfandel circa 2003. While still only 13.5% alcohol, it still leaves the palate feeling dry and slightly sticky.
This normally excellent-for-the-price Merlot has hit a vintage slump. It is as if the winemakers identified everything people love about this wine and turned everything up to 11. It is big and thick, like chewing through a loaf of stale bread. It has the acidic sweet jamminess of a Lodi Zinfandel circa 2003. While still only 13.5% alcohol, it still leaves the palate feeling dry and slightly sticky.
1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2017Great value at $7 on sale. Lush, rich, with smokey finish. I need to snap more of these up. I think it could age a year or two more.
Great value at $7 on sale. Lush, rich, with smokey finish. I need to snap more of these up. I think it could age a year or two more.
Dec 10th, 2019Solid Merlot, not too mellow, very good price
Solid Merlot, not too mellow, very good price
Apr 4th, 2018