This is a full-bodied and full-flavored wine with deep, concentrated color and a plush texture. Savory and spicy aromas of sarsaparilla and whole peppercorn mingle with bright and focused flavors of boysenberry, black cherry and Asian plum sauce. Nicely integrated tannins provide good structure and a long, lingering and luxurious finish.
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94 Points | Jeb Dunnuck | June 2019
93 Points | Tasting Panel | May 2019
92 Points | The Wine Advocate | December 2019
91 Points | Suckling Tasting | December 2019
The Reserve Merlot shows off the rich flavor and balanced acidity that comes from ideal Sonoma Valley conditions. Abundant aromas of dark red fruits and French Roast coffee merge with mocha, blackberry, and cherry preserve flavors, finishing smooth and slightly spicy.
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Best of Class | SF Chronicle Wine Competition | January 2015
This is a classic Merlot with rich, deep color and expressive flavors. Medium-to-full bodied, the wine shows off multi-layered aromas and flavors of plum, dried currant, peppercorn, and savory spices before a long, silky finish.
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93 Points | Tasting Panel | May 2017
91 Points | Wine Enthusiest | June 2017
90 Points | The Wine Advocate | March 2017
Gold Medal | SF Chronicle Wine Competition | January 2017
The Reserve Sonoma Valley Merlot is a lush wine with spicy aromas of cherry, licorice, and vanilla. Flavors of blackberry and cassis emerge before a long, smooth finish.
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90 Points | Wine Enthusiest | June 2017
Gold Medal | SF Chronicle Wine Competition | January 2017
This is an expressive and flavorful Merlot with multi-layered aromas and flavors of red cherry, plum, dried cranberry, espresso bean, and savory spices. Medium-to-full bodied with a long, lingering finish.
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Gold Medal | SF Chronicle Wine Competition | January 2017
Richly colored and deeply aromatic, this Merlot over-delivers with an abundance of dark-red fruit flavors and aromas of the baked cherry galette, pomegranate, currant, and mocha. Silky smooth and elegant with a long and lingering finish.
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94 Points | Sunset International Wine Competition | June 2019
Gold Medal | Sunset International Wine Competition | June 2019
Best of Class | Sunset International Wine Competition | June 2019
This Merlot shows off deep, rich color and structure. Layers of aromas and flavors of cassis, plum, dried currant, and savory spices introduce a long, silky finish in this classic wine.
