Atalon Merlot 2002

Wine Advocate ReviewA sweet perfume of plums, cherries, mocha, and herbs jump from the glass of this opulent, medium-bodied, smooth Merlot. Enjoy it over the next 5-6 years. It is hard to find good, classic Merlot from California selling at a realistic price, but Atalon delivers the goods.Wine Tasting NotesDeep purple in color with intense aromas and flavors of cherry, pomegranate, ripe plums and blackberry. Herbal notes such as fresh basil, dried lavender, olives and white pepper sit in the background adding depth and complexity. The tannins are firm yet smooth adding to a pleasant, lingering finish.

January 2009

With its dark, saturated purple color, the 2001 Merlot roars with powerful aromas and flavors of red and black cherry, pomegranate, ripe plums, blackberry, fresh basil, dried lavender, white pepper, smoked meats and olives. Plush tannins and dense flavors are balanced with amazing richness and toasty oak. - Atalon Winemaker, Thomas Peffer ...check out Atalon's 2001 Merlot, a sexy, seductive, mocha-infused, black cherry liqueur-filled effort displaying a hint of chocolate in its plump, lush, rich, medium to full-bodied personality. Bursting with fruit, it will provide immense read more...enjoyment over the next 5-7 years.-Wine Advocate    (hide)

The Wine Advocate rating: 89

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 157 on Feb-05

Rating: (88-90) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 150 on Dec-03

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate