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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Benziger Merlottext
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16¼/20

Benziger Merlot 1999

Sonoma County, California, United StatesLeafy tobacco and sweaty herbaceous tones mark the nose. Rich round entry with big black cherry fruit and more leafy smoky vanilla highlights. Quite dry in the finish and will need a year or two to settle down.Tasted: 01 March 2002Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$42.50750mlSelect Wine Merchants
Producer: Benziger Family Winery (The Wine Group)Distributors: Bacchus Fréchette Wine & Spirits Merchants
Grape: Merlot