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Corté Riva Merlot Napa Valley 2002

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Corté Riva Merlot Napa Valley (2002)

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Winery:
Corte Riva Vineyards
Varietal:
Merlot
Region:
USA > California > Napa
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2010
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User Tags:  rich, stone fruits, mediterranean fruits, currant, other berries, complex, unfold, graceful, after-taste, plum 


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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.

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Source: JJ Buckley
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Cloaked in rich, toasty, mocha-scented oak, with a tasty range of plum, cherry and currant fruit that is rich and complex, unfolding gracefully to reveal extra flavor nuances. Long, intricate aftertaste. New from Lawrence Cortez and Romel Rivera, ass... Wine Spectator. A Merlot wine from California in USA. 2002 Corte Riva Merlot 1500ml


January 2009

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Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 04/30/05


 

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