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January 20, 2012
appearance: very intense and deep in color, dark purple nose: fairly pronounced with aromas of port, red twizzlers, plum, and white pepper palate: medium dryness with low acidity and average tannins. the body is very high and has tons of port-like flavorings, with black licorice, and a hint of caramel. overall: i had this wine after it sitting for a week, and it changed dramatically from when i first opened it. and this tasting is based on the week sitting. it's a very different kind of taste. the port-like flavor is undeniable. the body is high, the length is weak though. the problem with this wine is that it's one-dimensional, and i actually see that strong dimension overtaking all food with it. even drinking on it's own is not so great. i give it an 85
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Oyster Bay Merlot - 2007
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January 19, 2012
appearance: clear and very deep, with a strong ruby color. nose: average nose, with aromas of port, red twizzlers, raisins, and white pepper. palate: on the dryer side, with low acid and tannins. the body is very high, with flavors of port, black liqorice, and hints of caramel and clove. the length is below average. overall: *i had this wine after sitting out for a week, and it changed dramatically from when i first opened it, so this taste is based on that sitting. it's a very different kind of taste. the port-like flavor is undeniable. the body is high, the length is weak though. the problem with this wine is that it's too one-dimensional, and i actually see that strong dimension overtaking all food with it. even drinking on its own is not so great. i give it an 85.
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Oyster Bay Merlot - 2007
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