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Swanson Merlot Oakville 2010

Winemaker's Notes:

Merlot is the heart and soul of Swanson's 100-acres in Oakville. It is lush and supple in 2010.

Region: USA » California » Napa County » Oakville

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Winery: Swanson Vineyards and Winery

Color: Red

Varietal: Merlot

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ehastie

11/10/2013

Good, smokey

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External Reviews for Swanson Merlot Oakville

Source: We Speak Wine

11/04/2014

This isnt a wine to age. Its soft and appealing in its charms, offering drink-me-now cherries, red currants, herbs and sandalwood. The winemaker blended it with a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot, which gives it structural and flavor complexities. - S.H. - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 88 PointsSwansons 2010 Merlot reveals a hint of tomato skins intertwined with red and black fruits, soft tannins, an attractive underbelly and texture, good length and a spicy, plump, round, generous mouthfeel. It is an attractive, seductive Merlot to drink over the next 5-6 years. - Robert Parker 87 Points

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Source: We Speak Wine

01/22/2014

This isn't a wine to age. It's soft and appealing in its charms, offering drink-me-now cherries, red currants, herbs and sandalwood. The winemaker blended it with a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot, which gives it structural and flavor complexities. - S.H. Swanson's 2010 Merlot reveals a hint of tomato skins intertwined with red and black fruits, soft tannins, an attractive underbelly and texture, good length and a spicy, plump, round, generous mouthfeel. It is an attractive, seductive Merlot to drink over the next 5-6 years.

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