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Sonoma Vineyards Merlottext
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15½/20

Sonoma Vineyards Merlot 2003

Sonoma County, California, United StatesBig smoky oak, vanilla, coffee nose with some saddle leather, animal, menthol and cherry notes. Round, slightly tannic, lightly tart and warm entry. Dill, tobacco leaf, peppery, smoky oak, resin, vanilla, olive flavours with some tight tannins and a bit of acidity showing. A bit green and rustic for Sonoma but it does reflect the vintage.Tasted: 18 November 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$22.95750mlestimated retail
ON$20.00750mlconsignment - Mark Anthony Brands
Producer: Sonoma VineyardsDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: MerlotUPC: 087512773691