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Benziger Merlot Reservetext
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16¾/20

Benziger Merlot Reserve 1998

Sonoma County, California, United StatesDark cherry colour. Smoky cherry garrigue and spice aromas with vanilla and menthol aromas. Round, supple entry with peppery plum and prune flavours. Drinkable now but has tight tannins that will hold for several years. Not as intense as the 1997.Tasted: 01 March 2001Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:
BC$71.95750mlSpecialty
Producer: Benziger Family Winery (The Wine Group)Distributors: Bacchus Fréchette Wine & Spirits Merchants
Grape: Merlot