2002 Merlot:

Acclaim & Awards 

 

Acclaim Summary

 

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"Ripe fruit with crisp acidity... rich blueberry and black-cherry fruit."

(Four Stars)

 

"Dense, concentrated and quite substantial." 

 

 

"Slightly rustic nose... firm acidity... smooth finish." 

 

 

"Highly Recommended.  Ripe, full-bodied flavors... vibrant acidity and fine tannins." 
 

"Jammy, oaky, peppery and showing... complexity and length." 

 

"90 Points: Exceptional.  Currant and menthol aromas.  Very well made wine with beautiful structure."

 

"A lovely wine, round as a perfect pearl, soft and still rich."

 

Acclaim Archive 

 

• Dallas Morning News, June 2006
  
• Decanter, January 2006
  
• Wine Enthusiast, December 2005
• Food & Wine, September 2005
  
• Wine Press Northwest, Fall 2005
• The San Francisco Chronicle, August 2005
  
• Northwest Palate, July/August 2005
• Wine & Spirits, May/June 2005
• Wine Enthusiast, May 2005
• The Seattle Times, March 2005
  
• The Beverage Testing Institute, March 2005
• Sauce, February 2005