2005 Rombauer Vineyards Merlot California
Vineyard: Rombauer Vineyards
Price: $25.89- $26.99
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Varietal: Merlot
Style: Red
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Cherry, ripe plum, and spice aromas. Tannins are interwoven through a core of plum, with layers of dark berries shaded with hints of cocoa. The wine drinks well now but will improve further with age. 18 months in American and French oak. 77% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Expert Reviews
  • Wine.com
    Blend of 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. Rombauer Vineyards' 2005 Napa Valley Merlot bursts with cherry, ripe plum, and spice aromas. Tannins are deftly interwoven through a core of plum, with layers of dark berries shaded with hints of cocoa. The wine lingers on the palate with fruit and moderate tannins. It drinks well now but will further improve with age. Winemaker's Notes The 2005 Napa Valley Merlot was produced from selected vineyards between Napa and Calistoga. Each vineyard chosen w...