Winery - Melrose Vineyards
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sharp and a bit volatile, this young Viognier tilts strongly to the orange side of citrus. Despite the fresh fruit flavors it feels a bit flat in the mouth, lacking vitality.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There is a horsey, leathery scent as you first experience this wine. It penetrates into the mouth, a stand-off against the sweet/tart boysenberry fruit. Suspect it will be a love it/hate it type of wine, depending upon your appreciation of leather.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Not sure a Syrah/Baco Noir/Dolcetto/Merlot blend has ever been done, but here it is. Sharp with spicy rhubarb fruit and a leathery undertaste, this rustic, earthy wine is plenty flavorful and wild. Suggestion: chill it, serve it in tumblers, and appreciate its wildness with a smoky rack of grilled ribs.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This new release from Melrose fills the mouth with flavor; it runs from orange blossom to Meyer lemon to candied pineapple, finally settling into a strong citrus/tropical blend of delicious fruit flavors. It seems to strike a perfect balance, staying lively and well-defined, without becoming hot or bitter.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
If you’re going to charge $36 for Baco Noir, you must have a lot of confidence that it’s something special. This one is. Intense and earthy, the fruit has the concentration of raspberry syrup. Tar and leather, rock and earth are folded in, with some of the tack room scents of brett, but not detrimentally. There is so much fruit here that it can more than hold its own.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Thick and chocolaty, this Umpqua Valley Merlot does not lack for flavor intensity. Plum jam, coffee and smoke whirl around the palate, well-matched to dark, ripe, chewy tannins.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A round, fruit-laden take on southern Oregon Merlot, this has a tutti-fruity mix of bright and forward berry flavors. Barrel aging contributes spicy details in the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This estate-grown Syrah brings forward red fruits and a wash of chocolaty barrel, simple, round and appealing.
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