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Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2018-2025, Jancis Robinson MW, Jun 2016

Dusty coffee and cocoa powder carry nose through palate into a body of dense, powdery tannins and tobacco. Notes of mountain berry and wild plum peek through. Earthy and structured with still plenty of sweet fruit here. (ECB)

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92
92/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Robert Parker

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Drink 2014-2020, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2014

Dark cherries, iron, smoke, leather, cedar and tobacco meld together in the 2012 Merlot. This is a distinctly red-toned, savory Merlot with considerable nuance and complexity. Hints of sage, rosemary and anise add nuance on the finish. Readers should expect an intense, mountain Merlot built more on structure than fruit. The 2012 is 100% Merlot from the La Jota and Keyes vineyards on Howell Mountain.

92 points
Robert Parker
Score 92/100 · Drink 2014-2024, Robert Parker, Oct 2014

There are 645 cases of the dark purple-colored 2012 Merlot (100% Merlot), which offers up sumptuous notes of mocha, espresso, chocolate, black cherries and blackberries. This plump, sexy, fleshy, succulent, full-bodied Merlot is already complex and delicious. Drink it over the next 7-10 years.

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La Jota
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Red

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Dry

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