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Rodney Strong Merlottext
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Rodney Strong Merlot 1999

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United StatesAttractive peppery, spicy, sandalwood notes mixed with saddle leather and coffee/vanilla aromas and some dried plum notes. Rich, smooth, round entry and fine ripe tannins. Warm entry with intense spicy, coffee, vanilla, peppery, black olive flavours and a smoky, herbal, oaky finish. Give this one another year in bottle to open up. The blend is 86/14 merlot/cabernet sauvignon.Tasted: 31 December 2003Tasted by: Prices:
BC$43.99750mlSpeculative - Mark Anthony Brands
AB$36.00750mlFine Wine Boutiques
ON$37.95750mlSpeculative - Mark Anthony Brands
Producer: Rodney Strong Estate VineyardsDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 577841UPC: 087512923973