2005 Merlot: Wine & Spirits, November 2007

Wine & Spirits Nov 07

Review Score

94 Points

2005 Merlot

Winemaker Ron Coleman selected fruit from seven vineyards to compose a wine of exceptional beauty. Simultaneously well built and willowy, its flavors lead with succulent red plum, mocha and spice. Its amazing texture engages the palate while dancing above it. Savor this with something simple, like slow-roasted pork.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Review Score

89 Points

2005 Merlot: Wine Advocate

2005 Merlot

The medium weight 2005 Merlot offers an attractive, spicy nose with cassis and black cherry in the forefront. This is a forward, pretty effort with excellent flavors and balance.

Wine & Spirits, October 2000

Review Score

92

Wine & Spirits, Top Twelve Merlot's for 2006

2004 Merlot

Irresistably big, pure and forward. It's cherry flavor rich without being sweet, this is delicious now with steak (1375 Cases)

Wine & Spirits, October 2000

Review Score

92

Wine & Spirits, October 2006

2004 Mer lot

This wine reminds me why merlot has achieved such popularity in this country: It's delicious...

Review Score

93 Exceptional

Wine & Spirits, August 2005

2003 Columbia Valley Merlot 2003 Merlot

“Sumptuous, sexy… Completely satisfying: serve with breast of duck.”

2004 Syrah: Wine & Spirits, February 2008

Wine & Spirits February 2008

This wine is really all about chocolate, especially when first opened. A ripe black raspberry-jam scent emerges from underneath, with candied plum flavors giving buyancy to that cocoa'd base. With time this wine becomes more ample and fresh, both juicy and mouthfilling. A syrah for barbecued ribs.