Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
82
/100
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19
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2005
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82/100
Merlot
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Taster #0091
· Jan 31, 2016
I assume I liked it because I kept the bottle without the notes
2005 vintage
Taster #1304
· Aug 29, 2010
85/100
Drank last bottle from a case. Had improved a bit over time. Great value for a mid week dinner wine.
2005 vintage
Taster #2187
· Oct 2, 2008
84/100
Deep red, with cherry, hints of chocolate and oak on the palate, with nice tannic structure. I've had this wine before, and it is a very solid choice for a $10 bottle-- a very good value.
2005 vintage
Taster #2187
· Oct 1, 2008
83/100
Consitently good, and a good value (see other tasting notes).
2005 vintage
Taster #2240
· Sep 3, 2008
86/100
Even just a little time has done good things for this wine. We were surprised by how much we liked it this time - fruity, well rounded, nice finish... nothing offensive at all. Now I'm wishing I would have bought more.
2005 vintage
Taster #2069
· Jul 6, 2008
85/100
I'll be lazy and score this like most of the other tasters. I put aside my usual reservations against merlot to drink this when dad shoved it in my face. Ok this isn't bad stuff. Matanzas Creek or Duckhorn it aint, but for the price, this is fine merlot, and very varietally correct. You have your plum, you have your chocolate, and enough tannin and terroir to make it interesting. Strange, cedar aroma on the front end of the nose...albeit …
2005 vintage
Taster #8986
· Jun 20, 2008
87/100
Well made, and well balanced, especially for the price. It is a fairly simple wine, relatively few layers, but a good "safe" wine. I'll definetly be picking up another bottle or two for my friends and family not into wine.
2005 vintage
Taster #3930
· Jun 14, 2008
It made a great Merlot sauce: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/FILET-MIGNON-WITH-MERLOT-SAUCE-5653
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Taster #7067
· May 28, 2008
82/100
Decanted some, this was OK. I agree that it's one-dimensional and rather unexciting, but I had it with a shredded chicken burrito and it worked out fine. There was something very signature "this is blending merlot" about it. Probably could've been a component of a wine that retailed for 3x as much if it brought that and only that to a table already set by some Central Coast Cab Franc or something.
2005 vintage
Taster #6962
· Apr 21, 2008
78/100
This added nothing to a good steak meal April 2008 rated 71. Updated entry and drank another bottle-August 2008. It is drinking better now and OK as more of an everyday-drinker table wine. Now scoring 78.
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Taster #4955
· Mar 25, 2008
kinda average. good for the price. much better on night one than night two.
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Taster #1928
· Mar 23, 2008
82/100
Much better than I expected. A bit thin but no overly harsh flavors. Some oak and muted fruits.
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Taster #1334
· Mar 22, 2008
88/100
Drank with Kristina at Greek Cuisina. Went GREAT with our Greek food. Definite black cherry nose and flavors, detected by us both. Excellent - 88 points.
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Taster #4533
· Mar 22, 2008
83/100
Simple, one dimensional wine but quite drinkable. Very thin and light.
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Taster #7919
· Mar 14, 2008
78/100
Smell, good bouqet, nothing descript Taste, nothing very special but a very basic Merlot that doesn't do a whole lot for me, it was worth the price i paid, i wouldn't pay more.
2005 vintage
Taster #9520
· Feb 23, 2008
75/100
The only thing interesting about this wine is how, absolutely, uninteresting it was. It was a perfectly average, nothing special red wine. It didn't even have characteristics of merlot...just generic...close your eyes and...think of something good to say. Can I say anything bad...no...just nothing good either. WEIRD....
2005 vintage
Taster #7762
· Feb 18, 2008
Not very much to this wine, watery and bland.
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Taster #3943
· Feb 11, 2008
75/100
Decanted; 1 hour: distinctly fruity nose, tart with berries, strong tannins / 2 hours: fruity nose, much mellower tannins and smoother mouthfeel; overall enjoyable, but forgettable.
2005 vintage
Taster #4046
· Feb 11, 2008
74/100
Didn't have much of a smell, at all. We decanted for about 45 mins before drinking. The wine was just a bit flat, for lack of a better word. Nothing spectacular. It wasn't horrid, just.... flat. Not complex at all.
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Taster #5792
· Jan 31, 2008
83/100
Gallo Tasting : A nice simple merlot not offering very much, but well made and solid fruit and structure. 82-84
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Taster #0783
· Jan 26, 2008
85/100
i was very surprised by this merlot, which is a gallo project. dark purple color (there is a bit of syrah in here as well). aromas of dark plum and even some pencil shavings. a big burst of black cherry, chocolate and oak on the palate, with solid tannic structure. quite impressive for a basic california appellation merlot for $12. buy without prejudice and enjoy over the next few years.
2005 vintage
Taster #1334
· Jan 20, 2008
88/100
Surprisingly tasty! Saw this on a display at local grocery store for $9, and the wine steward notes sounded good. Took to dinner party and it was met with positive reviews. Lots of smooth strawberry fruit, nice tannic structure. Not overbearing in any way. Could lay down for another 6 months-1 year and improve, but drinking quite well right now. Excellent - 88.
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Taster #0313
· Feb 12, 2007
79/100
Going to give this one another chance based on friend's suggestion. Original review: Young wine, clear rim variation, daybright, aroma of vanilla, wood, faint hint of strawberry. Palate didn't have much fruit, but reasonable tannins and high acidity for a red.
2005 vintage