Thursday, February 17, 2011

2007 Stevens Winery Merlot $37.99

Grapes come from DuBrul Vineyard so you know it has to be good. Pretty clear in that is was rich in color and has a nose of spices and loads of cherries that have fallen off the tree. Pretty full-bodied on the palate but not enough to push me away. It was funny cause people would come up and ask for a tasting. Tim (winemaker) would start to pour the Merlot and people would say "oh no Merlot please", like it was some kind of swill that was mixed together. At one point I actually told someone to try it. He liked it.

Wine sees 50% new french oak and %50 1-year-old french oak. On the finish it was refined yet still had some nice acidity and earth notes. Tannins were just right.

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