Varietal - Merlot
January 21, 2012
appearance: medium intensity with an above-average color, purple. nose: light intensity with aromas of cloves, dirty socks, blackberries, black pepper, and cough medicine. palate: off-dry, with low acid and tannins, and flavors of plum, vanilla, gooseberry, leather, shoes. the length is short. overall: a basic wine that is quite balanced with the acid and tannins. the heat is containted quite well. the problem is just that it's simple and basic, it's not that interesting. for the price, it's acceptable. i give this an 83.
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Talus Merlot - 2005
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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 20, 2012
The 2007 growing season was marked by a dry spring and early verasion, which led us tobelieve it would be a quick harvest. Cooling conditions in September and October, however, turned it into one of thelongest. Moderate yields and smaller berries resulted in sweet, delicious fruit tannins and exceptional color. Estategrown at our Persephone Vineyard, the altitude and soil types contribute to intense, complex flavors. This wine isdrinking very well now and will age for 3-5 years. 84% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Peju Province Winery Merlot - 2007
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January 20, 2012
Our much anticipated 2007 Merlot has a bright nose filled with cherries,cranberries, brown sugar, and a hint of eucalyptus. With a complex and layered flavor profile of black cherry,cocoa, tobacco, blackberry, and cranberry, terrific tannin structure, and a long, luscious, smooth finish. This isa delicious, well balanced wine, which will pair well with many savory flavors, including fish.
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Peju Province Winery 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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January 12, 2012
A fresh, rather lightweight Merlot, the 2004 from Alpha Domus does have some tomato-leaf character, but also supple tannins and enough cherry fruit to balance out. There’s decent length on the finish, where it turns a bit tart and peppery.
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January 12, 2012
The blend includes 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc, which adds some nice texture to the nose. It’s very ripe and somewhat alcoholic, with straightforward, jammy fruit balanced against firm acids and tannins. Big, bordering on rustic, and delicious.
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January 12, 2012
As with the Indian Wells Cabernet, winemaker Bob Bertheau is using a considerable amount of Syrah (19%) to beef up the flavors. The Merlot here seems a bit light, it fades out in midpalate. There is a chalkiness to the finish, and the tannins are just a little green.
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January 12, 2012
From a longtime value producer, an immensely rich wine with significantly ripe, big fruit. Has layers of flavors ranging from blackberries and plums to chocolate, and is very dry. But the tannins are great, plush and thick and easy. Might benefit from a year or so in the bottle.
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January 12, 2012
MacRostie’s Merlots can sometimes seem like an afterthought, but they’re generally good and sound, and so it is with the ’05. Made mainly from the well-regarded Las Amigas vineyard in Carneros, it’s dry, fairly tannic and rather oaky, and shows currant, anise, cocoa and cedar flavors.
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MacRostie Merlot - 2005
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