Merlot

from Napa Valley, California

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Item No. 96850

(2)

ratings pedigree (past vintages):

2008

2006

2002

2000

winemaker's notes:

A blend of 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.

Our 2005 Twomey Merlot is a voluptuous, robust and balanced expression of this noble variety. It has a deep garnet color and an intensely concentrated nose of black cherry, blackberry essence, wild game and freshly ground black pepper. On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, wtih fine-grained tannins and an extremely long finish.

This Merlot will continue to give drinking pleasure through 2018.

critical acclaim:

"Bright, deep red-ruby. Red berries, tobacco, pine resin and a whiff of herbs on the nose. Suave, young and dry, with a slightly tart quality to the flavors of plum, redcurrant and tobacco. There's a light greenness here but also a subtle smoky sweetness. Finishes fresh and firm, with a fine dusting of tannins. This has been a consistently intriguing and understated merlot in recent vintages."

89 Points

International Wine Cellar

User Reviews

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.

Red w/Attitude - Miami, FL (read all my reviews)

rating (7/26/2011):

Very disappointing Merlot. Very nondescript. Some classic red fruit, plum on the nose, but lightweight! Light bodied (which was surprising), no structure & not terribly complex; Also, not well balanced..I've had Pinots with more body than this Merlot. Pleasant, but a bit grapey on the palate. Flimsy tannins. Finish left alot to be desired. Overall, extremely disappointed...will not buy again. This is relatively expensive and definitely NOT a good value for the money!

manuel alvarez (read all my reviews)

rating (9/29/2010):

of all the vintages of this grower i belief this is their best. Solid elegant wine that would make a great collection.