Wine: Rockbridge Vineyards 2002 DeChiel Merlot
Review: I am not usually a Merlot fan, but this particular vintage was recommended to me by a friend, and it is pretty good. It has a complexity that seems to indicate it is more than just a Merlot -- the bottle doesn't indicate anything other than Merlot, but previous vintages contained 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. The cherry and black fruit are well represented in the aroma, but the flavor is that of spices and oak. This wine has strong tannins, that have not mellowed at this point.
i think this wine will get even better with age, right now it is best drunk with a complementary food.
Price: $19
Grade: 85
Review: I am not usually a Merlot fan, but this particular vintage was recommended to me by a friend, and it is pretty good. It has a complexity that seems to indicate it is more than just a Merlot -- the bottle doesn't indicate anything other than Merlot, but previous vintages contained 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. The cherry and black fruit are well represented in the aroma, but the flavor is that of spices and oak. This wine has strong tannins, that have not mellowed at this point.
i think this wine will get even better with age, right now it is best drunk with a complementary food.
Price: $19
Grade: 85
posted by allan at 11:20 PM
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