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Arrowood Merlot(1996)
- Winery:
- Arrowood
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Region:
- USA > California > Sonoma
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- merlot, red grape, resinous, oak, berry, accessory fruits, complex, aged, easy drinking, mature
At Arrowood Vineyards, we enjoy Merlot for a variety of reasons. First, we have been lucky enough to source fruit from some of Sonoma County’s best vineyards in the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Valley and Alexander Valley viticultural areas. Second, it’s a great way to elevate the complexity and intensity of Cabernet Sauvignon towards a softer, more approachable wine. And last, on its own, it produces a very supple and “juicy” claret that is lovely in its youth, and is also able to age well.
You will find this Sonoma County Merlot complements a wide variety of foods, from osso read more...
You will find this Sonoma County Merlot complements a wide variety of foods, from osso read more...
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June 2007
- In the nose one finds strawberry and blackberry jam plus cassis, with subtle tobacco leaf and saddle leather notes in the background. The rich palate is of intense black cherries and plums, with a slight spice and toasty oak finish. Although it can be consumed young, this wine should age gracefully for at least a decade.
- October 2007
- decent, not great
- Wine Advocate # 126
- Jan-00
- 87/100
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April 2008
- Wine Advocate # 120
- Dec-98
- 88/100
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April 2008
- Wine Advocate # 114
- Dec-97
- (88-89)
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April 2008
