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L'Ecole 41 Merlot 2005


Merlot

from Columbia Valley, Washington

red wine
Wine Enthusiast 91 point ratingWine Enthusiast 91 point rating
Wine Spectator 90 point ratingWine Spectator 90 point rating
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ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2004
Wine Enthusiast 2004 Merlot 90 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2004 Merlot 90 point rating
2003
Wine Spectator 2003 Merlot 88 point ratingWine Spectator 2003 Merlot 88 point rating
Wine & Spirits 2003 Merlot 88 point ratingWine & Spirits 2003 Merlot 88 point rating
International Wine Cellar 2003 Merlot 87 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 2003 Merlot 87 point rating
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Item No. 93982
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Blend: 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon

Rich with aromatic aromas of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon, this spicy Merlot shows red cherry fruit, black plum, blackberry and dark fruit flavors encased in a peppery, chocolate, black cherry finish.

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number of reviews: 2
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2 out of 2 people would buy this wine again

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Clixby Ann - Wimberley, TX (read all my reviews)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
 I would buy this wine again

I agree with another review here. Looking back at my bottle's tag notes, after we let the wine breathe for at least an hour, it was much fruiter and more smooth than any other Merlot we've had.


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Mike Hines - Sammamish, WA (read all my reviews)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
 I would buy this wine again

This wine looks and smells great, but give it quite a bit of time to breathe to get the most out of it this year. Not quite as well blended as the nose would suggest and a touch sharp at the finish cost this wine a star and 3 points on my scale. I think this will do quite well if opened a year from now. Let breathe for 3 hours if opening in '08. Color 1-3:3; Nose 1-4:3; Taste 1-8:5; Overall 1-5:3 Total 0-20: 14


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