Double decanted and still needed almost two hours to start opening. Impressive dark fruit, mouth-watering acid, good depth and concentration. Nicely balanced and keeping the 14.8% abv in check. Can't wait to see how the rest is showing tomorrow night.
Double decanted and still needed almost two hours to start opening. Impressive dark fruit, mouth-watering acid, good depth and concentration. Nicely balanced and keeping the 14.8% abv in check. Can't wait to see how the rest is showing tomorrow night.
Jun 14th, 2017
I'm not a Merlot gout usually, but this one is excellent!
Not too dry, big, finishes smooth.#2010vintage
I'm not a Merlot gout usually, but this one is excellent!
Not too dry, big, finishes smooth.#2010vintage
Jun 4th, 2017
Thank goodness after the last Merlot I tried (in a Merlot mood today) this is a vast improvement. Structured, more like a classified Pomerol in the nose with dark earth and spice. Big fruit and tannin, not peaked by any means. Very nice!
Thank goodness after the last Merlot I tried (in a Merlot mood today) this is a vast improvement. Structured, more like a classified Pomerol in the nose with dark earth and spice. Big fruit and tannin, not peaked by any means. Very nice!
Mar 30th, 2016
Big and intense, this needs more time! Sure, it's drinkable now, and you'll get loads of dark plums, berries, vanilla, and toast. I wonder if it will develop many tertiary notes, but it will certainly benefit from more integration.
Big and intense, this needs more time! Sure, it's drinkable now, and you'll get loads of dark plums, berries, vanilla, and toast. I wonder if it will develop many tertiary notes, but it will certainly benefit from more integration.
Mar 29th, 2015
Lovely structure, body, aroma and fruit; spring mountain district merlot is like no other
Lovely structure, body, aroma and fruit; spring mountain district merlot is like no other
Jul 11th, 2014
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
