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Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 1997

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Winery:: Pride Mountain Vineyards
Varietal:: Merlot
Region:: USA > California > Napa County > Napa Valley > St. Helena
Type:: Red Wine
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Drink Dates:: Drink Now - 2012
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User Tags: resinous, fruit, oak, rich, color descriptors, berry, licorice, spicy, ruby, meal

What to Expect

Merlot has gotten a bad rap as of late but there is no denying the wine's appeal. Packed with deep, dark berry fruit and nuanced hints of cocoa, herb and earth with a soft structure. Its velvety texture makes Merlot instantly appealing and an obvious alternative to similar, more tannic Bordeaux varieties.

Winemakers Notes

Harvest of 1997 was a scramble for very ripe grapes. The season began with early budbreak, followed by a warm ripening season. On Spring Mountain, where the harvests usually begin in October, Merlot grapes began to ripen in mid-September. This early harvest also accelerated as the average temperatures during the pick were quite warm. The fruit was crushed as quickly as it could be handled and immediately displayed very dark color and ripe aromatics.

The level of extraction in the 1997 reds is quite remarkable, providing a rich body and an intense fruit character of cassis and blackberry. read more...

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Robert Parker

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Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 124

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Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 90, May/June 2000 Saturated ruby. High-toned aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, licorice and dark chocolate. Blueberry and licorice flavors offer an enticingly juicy quality but only moderate sweetness and density. Finishes with some noticeable tannins.

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Source: Vinfolio

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Source: JJ Buckley
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Wonderful ripe fruit is the hallmark of this lovely California Merlot, which displays rich and complex cherry, currant, anise, cedar and spice flavors. Gains in depth and nuance through the finish, where it keeps pumping out the flavors... Wine Spectator. A Merlot wine from California in USA. 1997 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 750ml

October 2009