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Woodward Canyon Nelms Road Merlot(2005)
- Winery:
- Woodward Canyon Winery
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Region:
- USA > Oregon; Washington > Columbia Valley
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- red grape, merlot, red wine, italian cuisine, herbaceous, cabernet sauvignon, dried, smooth, resinous, mocha
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April 2008
- This is our fifth Nelms Road Cabernet Sauvignon. I can't believe it! Younger vines are producing better grapes now and we are making even more rigorous selections from our finest vineyards, all of which contributes to the quality of this red wine. . This wine offers beautifully ripe fruit with concentrated flavors of black cherry, integrated tannins and aromas of mocha, vanilla and spice. The color is deep and dark, and the finish is long, sweet and generous. Fermentation took place in various size stainless steel tanks and was aged in predominantly older French (85%) and American (15%) read more...
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Source:
Wine.com
- Blend: 76% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Barbera, 3% Syrah This 2005 Nelms Road Merlot was produced from grapes grown at younger vineyards, several declassified lots of wine and a significant amount of press wine. The continued program of declassification at Woodward Canyon in the vineyard and the winery has allowed them to create attractive and affordable red wines. The 2005 vintage was another very warm one for Washington State and this 2005 Merlot reflects that. This wine offers beautifully ripe fruit with flavors of dried ripe cherries and subtle aromas of spice, read more...
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October 2008
- Blend: 76% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Barbera, 3% Syrah This 2005 Nelms Road Merlot was produced from grapes grown at younger vineyards, several declassified lots of wine and a significant amount of press wine. The continued program of declassification at Woodward Canyon in the vineyard and the winery has allowed them to create attractive and affordable red wines. The 2005 vintage was another very warm one for Washington State and this 2005 Merlot reflects that. This wine offers beautifully ripe fruit with flavors of dried ripe cherries and subtle aromas of spice, read more...
