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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Benziger Merlottext
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Benziger Merlot 2001

Sonoma County, California, United StatesMike Benziger hates cherry popsicle/green tea merlot which explains his style. Look for a peppery, spicy, clove, coffee, black cherry nose with some light barnyard and cedar streaks. The styling is soft and round, the structure velvety. Ripe cherry, peppery, leather, mocha, plum and spicy dill flavours with a savoury, gamey, pudding finish. Good acidity and well balanced; made for current consumption or over the next 3 years. The fruit is a 60/40 mix of Dry Creek, Alexander Valley and Sonoma /with Carneros.Tasted: 18 May 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$37.95750ml 
AB$38.45750ml 
Producer: Benziger Family Winery (The Wine Group)Distributors: Bacchus Fréchette Wine & Spirits Merchants
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 470799UPC: 785774000455