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Switchback Ridge Merlot Napa Valley Peterson Family Vineyard 2003

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Winery:
Switchback Ridge
Varietal:
Merlot
Region:
USA > California > Napa
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2018
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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.

Winemakers Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% Merlot

Alcohol: 14.5%

Length & Type of Aging: 18 months; 100% French Oak

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Source: JJ Buckley
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The 2003 Merlot's dark plum/purple color is followed by a big, chocolaty, espresso roast nose with blackberry and sweet cherry fruit, tremendous opulence, full body, and not a hard edge to be found. This glorious Merlot begs for consumption over... Robert Parker. A Merlot wine from California in USA. 2003 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard 750ml


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Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 162 on Dec-05


 

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