Tasting Notes for Merryvale Profile (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2009

Red Wines	Bordeaux Red Blends	Napa Valley	California

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Date Printed: 5/24/2013

Merryvale Profile (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2009

(search item no. 120927)

collectible wine

Wine Enthusiast rating: 94 points
The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
PRICE ON 5/24/2013: $319.00

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2008 Wine Enthusiast rating: 97 points
2008 The Wine Advocate rating: 96 points
2008 Connoisseurs' Guide rating: 96 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
2007 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2007 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
2006 Wine Enthusiast rating: 94 points
2006 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2004 Wine Enthusiast rating: 94 points
2004 Connoisseurs' Guide rating: 90 points
2003 Wine Enthusiast rating: 93 points
2002 Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
2002 The Wine News rating: 92 points
2002 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
2001 Wine Enthusiast rating: 93 points
2000 Wine & Spirits rating: 90 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
1998 Wine Enthusiast rating: 96 points
1998 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
1997 Wine Spectator rating: 97 points
1996 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points

Winemaker's Notes:

2009 Profile shows powerful aromas of cassis, blackberry, raspberry liqueur, licorice, sweet vanilla bean, complex oak and baking spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. Upon entry on the palate, this wine displays a generous, mouth-coating texture, with very fine tannins and exceptional length.

Profile is always capable of evolving for two decades and beyond. We believe the 2009 will be a wine that is approachable slightly earlier than recent vintages, and we do recommend decanting in its youth.

Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc

My Notes:

Additional wines from Merryvale Vineyards:

2009 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 123054)
2009 Profile (search item no. 120429)
2009 Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 121129)
2010 Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) (search item no. 123660)
2010 Starmont Chardonnay (search item no. 119820)
2011 Chardonnay (search item no. 123700)
2011 Starmont Chardonnay (375ML half-bottle) (search item no. 123657)
2012 Starmont Rose (search item no. 123665)
2012 Starmont Sauvignon Blanc (search item no. 123662)

About Merryvale Vineyards:

Merryvale Vineyards is a family-owned Napa Valley winery dedicated to passionate winemaking and the fine art of living well. For the past 25 years Merryvale has been turning exceptional Napa Valley grapes into world class wine. Merryvale is world renowned for rich, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, the iconic Bordeaux-style red blend, Profile, and our everyday drinking, fruit driven brand, Starmont. Merryvale's historic building was the first winery built in the Napa Valley after the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, and has become a must see attraction for visitors to the valley.

Merryvale is committed to protecting and preserving the environment through conservation, renewable energy and sustainable farming practices at our three estate vineyards. Merryvale has received Napa Green Vineyard, Napa Green Winery and Bay Area Green Business certifications.