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Highland Estate Taylor Peak Merlottext
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Highland Estate Taylor Peak Merlot 2002

Bennett Valley, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, United StatesEarthy, licorice root, black cherry, smoky tobacco, orange rind, barnyard leather aromas. Ripe, round, supple and concentrated Pomerol-like attributes. Spicy, mocha, black cherry, peppery, cardamom, chocolate pudding, and tobacco flavours with a cedar, mineral, orange peel finish. Good finesse with a touch of higher acidity. Needs 3-5 years to fully round out.Tasted: 12 April 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$59.95750mlSpeculative Listing Summit Fine Wine
AB$49.95750mlFine Wine Boutiques
Producer: Kendall-Jackson (Jackson Family Wines)Distributors: Summit Fine Wines
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 293175UPC: 081584002710