2005 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard

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Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2008

Good full ruby-red. Musky, rather sauvage aromas of mocha, leather, chocolate, iris and sweet oak, plus a whiff of fennel. Supple, sweet and thick with dark berry fruit, but the leather, smoked meat and band-aid notes may put off some tasters. Finishes with suave, smooth tannins and suggestions of exotic fruits. Distinctly wild merlot.

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91
91/100

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93
93/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Drink 2007-2015, Robert Parker, Dec 2007

The 2005 Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard will easily convince skeptics that good Merlot can be voluptuous and sexy. Its dense purple color is followed by notes of black cherry jam interwoven with chocolate fudge, espresso, and toasty oak. Succulent and fleshy, it is all that a California Merlot should be. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Previously recommended: 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson Family Vineyard (92), 2004 Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (92+), 2004 Petite Sirah Peterson Family Vineyard (95). Tel. (707) 738-6187

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Switchback Ridge
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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