Bolen Family Estates Merlot 2007

Bolen Family Estates Merlot (2007)

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Region:: USA » California » Napa » Oak Knoll
Varietal:: Merlot
Type:: Red Wine
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250 Cases produced.

Closure: Cork

Aged 26 months in French Oak.

Notes: 20% new French Oak

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Alcohol: 15.2%

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Reviews for 2007 Vintage

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Bolen Family Estates Merlot 2007 - 01/25/11

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Robert Dwyer on 01/17/2011. Visually this wine is less opaque than you'd expect given its bold flavors. On the nose I get rich red and black fruit, mocha, and cinnamon. Floods the palate with a satisfying rich presence. Velvety mouth feel. Long finish. 15.2% alc and it shows at points. Overall - outstanding. Sample for review.

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Bolen Family Estates Merlot 2007 - 01/24/11

Rating: 4.5/5 - As reviewed by Josh Wade on 11/02/2010. At $60, the 2007 Merlot is full of amazing berry flavor and aroma. You can smell the wine before you even put it to your nose. Subtle hints of cinnamon are intermingled with the bright fruit. In the mouth you get a sense for the careful attention given to this wine. The fruit was fermented in 3 different methods to achieve the desired balance and character. About 20% of the wine spent 26 months in French oak. The flavors are full and big without being obnoxious. A velvety texture covers the entire palate and layers of fruit, cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla erupt from front to back. The finish is lingering and brings good structure with the perfect amount of tannins. There is a slight heat coming off the 15.2%ABV.
For most, this is not your daily drinking affordable wine, but the Bolen Family Estates 2007 Merlot is worth the price for your special occasion or if you just want to impress the hell out of someone to prove how good merlot can be. If the 2007 vintage is any indication of the future, merlot has made a comeback and Bolen Family Estates is establishing the legacy they intended. 4+/5

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