Matanzas Creek, Benett Valley Merlot, Napa Valley

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Red · Merlot
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LWIN 1122617
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87 /100
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16
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Taster #2038 · Nov 5, 2017
89/100
From magnum - a fading beauty - great value for the (original) money
2004 vintage
Taster #9173 · Mar 27, 2016
88/100
Ruby/Purple, near opaque, med+ viscosity, med extract on glass, aromas of cherry jolly rancher candy and violets, jammy blackberry, black raspberry pie, prominent tarragon, pepper, a bit of euc, mocha and cured meat. Wet soil, vanilla, cinnamon and toast indicate oak treatment. Mod tannin low acid and moderate alcohol. Finishes jammy.
2004 vintage
Taster #6641 · Jun 8, 2010
89/100
Showing really well right now but could go a bit longer. A Bordeaux nose of tar, tobacco, red fruit and dried leaves On the palate there is red fruit up front followed by good minerality, light tobacco, and a soft, well rounded tannin finish that lasts 15 to 20 seconds. Overall body is light compared to the nose.
2004 vintage
Taster #8806 · May 13, 2010
85/100
Very soft and mellow
2004 vintage
Taster #6194 · Mar 29, 2010
86/100
a nice merlot definitely at the end of it's drinking window, though you couldn't tell by it's color ... still purple hued at the edges. The nose is earthy with some cinnamon spice and dried fruit. The flavors are leaning toward the raisin-y side, maybe some black cherry too. Finishes fast as the acid is all gone and the tannins are soft. Last bottle.
2004 vintage
Taster #0619 · Jan 4, 2010
89/100
Smooth and integrated, improved on day 2
2004 vintage
Taster #8167 · Jun 29, 2009
88/100
solid Sonoma character here, and it improved with a day on the counter (but I wouldn't hold this one too much longer).
2004 vintage
Taster #2843 · May 10, 2009
86/100
Not bad but less complex than a 2004 Clos Pegase we just finished.
2004 vintage
Taster #8042 · Feb 20, 2009
89/100
nice minerals
2004 vintage
Taster #6739 · Oct 11, 2008
87/100
drink now, had tried this in the winery and it seemed better(doesn't it alway), better after sitting in the glass a bit
2004 vintage
Taster #6148 · Sep 30, 2008
88/100
Drank at a restaurant. Notes from memory - red fruit nose, soft tannins and a smooth mouth feel. Mid palate is a bot hollow.
2004 vintage
Taster #5391 · Jul 29, 2008
86/100
Much better after an hour of air. Not much nose with muted fruit and lingering tannins.
2004 vintage
Taster #7321 · Jan 9, 2008
still has strong tannins but fruit is more muted. Probably would cellar well for another 5 years
2004 vintage
Taster #8507 · Dec 3, 2007
87/100
Pleasant, but did lack the fruit I expected.
2004 vintage
Taster #2950 · Nov 17, 2007
80/100
Dark dried cherry. Charles Krug quality. Only worth $29.
2004 vintage
Taster #5824 · May 20, 2007
87/100
Soft; Well Balanced; 4-10-15-8
2004 vintage
Taster #9530 · Apr 4, 2007
86/100
I was hoping for the fruit and complexity of the 2002, but this was a little lacking.
2004 vintage