2000 Napa Valley Merlot
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The 2002 Merlot (24,000 cases) possesses a beautiful dense plum/purple color as well as a sweet, rich nose of plums, black currants, and smoke. This sexy Merlot exhibits loads of concentrated, chewy fruit as well as abundant glycerin. (RP)
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Robert Parker
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The straightforward 2000 Merlot reveals a black cherry-scented bouquet with hints of coffee and cocoa. Medium-bodied, forward, and slightly tannic, it is best consumed over the next 5-6 years. Tel. (707) 963-7108
Good medium ruby. Black fruits, violet, smoked meat, dark chocolate and a hint of bell pepper on the nose. Firm-edged, fairly dense flavors of black plum, baking chocolate and fresh herbs offer a nicely restrained sweetness. Finishes with firm tannins and good shape.