2009 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
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Bright medium ruby. Blackberry and violet aromas along with a faint stewed-fruit quality and a whiff of herbs; suggests a wide range of ripeness. Dense, thick and sweet, conveying a medicinal quality but noteworthy pliancy to its black fruit and mocha flavors. The savory, slightly porty finish features substantial dusty tannins. (14.9% alcohol)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon emerges from the glass with an attractive tapestry of dark raspberries, cinnamon, new leather and grilled herbs. There is plenty of balance and character in this approachable mid-weight Cabernet Sauvignon. The blend is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot and 6% Malbec.
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon flows from the glass with plums, black cherries, graphite, grilled herbs and smoke. This fleshy, up-front Cabernet Sauvignon shows fabulous overall balance and harmony in a style best enjoyed over the next decade or so. In 2009 the blend is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon flows from the glass with plums, black cherries, graphite, grilled herbs and smoke. This fleshy, up-front Cabernet Sauvignon shows fabulous overall balance and harmony in a style best enjoyed over the next decade or so. In 2009 the blend is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023. Tel. (707) 963-2225