2002 Blankiet Estate Merlot Paradise Hills Vineyard

Big merlot beast. It drinks more like a shiraz, with concentrated, viscus spicy dark fruits, massive tannins, and a very long finish. It does have some Bordeaux-like features of cigar box on the nose, and a leathery, albeit very smooth mouth feel. It is brimming with personality and charm. There's no subtlety, but everything is in its correct...read more

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2002 Blankiet Estate Merlot Paradise Hills Vineyard

Big merlot beast. It drinks more like a shiraz, with concentrated, viscus spicy dark fruits, massive tannins, and a very long finish. It does have some Bordeaux-like features of cigar box on the nose, and a leathery, albeit very smooth mouth feel. It is brimming with personality and charm. There's no subtlety, but everything is in its correct...read more

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