"A richly textured wine, with super floral aromas of lilac and wild roses joining black cherries, cedar and pipe tobacco. Lush, concentrated blackberry and dark plum flavors glide over the palate. This Merlot is hedonistic and enjoyable."

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"Critic's Choice. Fruit for this wine comes from Weinbau, Northridge, Clifton Hill, and Ravencliff vineyards. The aromas provide notes of dried leaf, freshly chopped herb, plum, cedar, and graphite. Supple, layered, currant and cherry flavors follow. There’s a sense of seriousness that ups the interest. Give it a brief decant. 14.0% alcohol. 2,514 cases produced"

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"Vibrant and elegantly structured, this Merlot is accented by sleek red currant, toasty spice and hints of dusty herb. Drink now through 2027. "

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"Editor's Choice. Weinbau fruit makes up the backbone of this wine. The aromas pull you into the glass, with notes of blue plum, raspberry, vanilla, graphite and coffee. The palate is full feeling, with lush fruit flavors and sneaky structure behind them. There's a pleasing lick of acidity that ups the interest. It's a big mouthful of a wine that overdelivers. Decant to see it at its best"

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"91 points. Vibrant and elegantly structured, this Merlot is accented by sleek red currant, toasty spice and hints of dusty herb. Drink now through 2027. "

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"Bright dark red. Aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, menthol, cedar and spices, plus a suggestion of violet. Supple, pliant and broad on the palate, offering plump flavors of blackberry and mocha. This big, sweet mouthful of Merlot finishes with smooth tannins and very good persistence. Not the last word in complexity but boasts excellent palate presence. This makes the Companion blend seem leaner and drier by comparison."

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"Aromas of wild blackberries, plum stones, chocolate orange and sage. It’s full-bodied with grainy tannins. Juicy layers of chocolate and black fruit with a plush texture and a juicy feel. Flavorful finish. Drink now."

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"Editors' Choice. The aromas pop, with notes of dark raspberry, chocolate and cherry, showing a bright sense of varietal purity. Ripe, full-bodied, layered fruit flavors follow, with the acidity bringing a lot of freshness and exquisite balance. It lingers on the finish. Delicious and fruit filled, with plenty of structure, it's hedonism at its best—a surefire crowd pleaser. Give a short decant if drinking in the near term."

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"A handsome red, well-made and expressive, with focused black currant and dusty licorice flavors that finish with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2024. 1,801 cases made."

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"A big, rich red with soft, round tannins and lots of ripe fruit and walnut and chocolate undertones. Full and flavorful. 75% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Drink now."

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"Editor's Choice. Intoxicating aromas of espresso, high-cacao chocolate, green pepper, barrel spice, raspberry and herbs lead to focused, fresh fruit flavors that coat the palate. There's a whole lot of acidity and firm tannin structure surrounding them, needing some time to settle in. It's a serious wine to find at this price. Give it a brief decant."

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