The 2001 Merlot has
a deep inky/purple color. The
nose offers perfumes of ripe dark
cherries and blackberry liquor with
hints of mocha/chocolate and minerals.
On the palate it has tremendous chewiness,
perfect ripeness with enormous body
and soft ripe tannins. It has
an exceptionally long lingering finish.
“Plush
and smoky, with alluring cocoa, spice,
blackberry and plum aromas and flavors.
Hints of mint and milk chocolate chime
in on the velvety finish.”
89 points - Wine
Spectator (2001 vintage)
