Wine Enthusiast 88 "Rich black-cherry, currant, licorice, spice and sandalwood flavors abound in this dry Merlot. It’s pretty tannic, with a gum-sticking astringency. It’s unlikely that
Wine Spectator 90 "Big, ripe and intense, without being clumsy, this shows rich plum, blackberry and black cherry fruit that’s well-proportioned given its size. Offers a
Wine Spectator 89 "Supple yet well-structured, with black cherry and toasty oak aromas and sleek red currant, cedar and spice flavors that delicately gain complexity. Drink
Wine Enthusiast 94 "One of the best Merlots of the vintage, at a good price for the quality. Shows a structural quality and ripeness that are
Anthony Dias Blue 91 "Black plum and black fruit, robust and powerfully structured but with finesse, integrated wood and with hints of violet, dried lavender, graphite
"Voluptuous, celebratory, and exquisitely finessed, our bewitchingly original Cabernet Sauvignon stands tall among Napa Valley's blockbuster Cabernets. Highlighting the very finest of our celebrated Cabernet
" The 2008 Swanson Oakville Merlot is a charming wine, reminiscent more of the Right Bank of Bordeaux than Napa Valley. The nose offers black
" Hand-harvested grapes were sorted to stainless steel tanks for cold soaking and fermentation. After 18 days of maceration on the skins, the wine was
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