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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Summers Ranch Reserve Merlot 2008, Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA


 

This Merlot opened up with aromas of black cherry, black currants, prune, roasted coffee, chocolate and smoky cedar notes. On the mouthfeel, medium-full bodied with alcohol at 14.2%, juicy, ripe and rich flavours, low acidity and rounded tannins. Not especially complex but the flavours and texture are very nice. You definitely get the California sunshine in this bottle. This is a flavourful Merlot that goes down, almost too easy. Strongly recommended for people who like this rich style of Merlot, score 90 points.

Purchased September 15, 2012 LCBO New Release (279372) at $34.95

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