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16¼/20
Rodney Strong Merlot 1997
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United StatesCedar, vanilla, smoky, cherry jam aromas with some mint and green bean in the background and a touch of leather and spice. Medium rich with round but slightly dry tannins in the Bordeaux style but still very well balanced. Fine integration of smoky, cherry, vanilla and tobacco flavours. Elegant style you can drink now or over the next 2-3 years.Tasted: 01 March 2000Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $29.95 | 750ml | Specialty |
Grape: Merlot