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More Great Scores from Wine Spectator & Wine Enthusiast!
Merryvale wines have been piling up the great scores over the last couple of months, with the most recent highlight from the Wine Spectator Insider.
On October 29th, Merryvale 2006 Syrah, Napa Valley, received 92 Points from James Laube, with this praise... "Bold, rich and full-bodied, with grapey, peppery wild berry flavors that are intense, deep and persistent, ending with a touch of nutmeg and chewy tannins. Drink now through 2013." Buy this wine!
And, just out in the December edition of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, is Steve Heimoff's glowing review of Merryvale 2004 Profile which was awarded 94 Points & Cellar Selection. Heimoff writes, "Merryvale's Profile remains a star year after year. The '04 is nearly all Cabernet Sauvignon, and stuns with its power. With a smooth, complex tannin structure, it's rich in currants, blackberries and cedar, but is too young to open now. Should hit its stride around 2010 and continue to develop for some years after. Tasted twice, with consistent results." Buy this wine!
Other recent scores:
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast Merryvale 2006 Chardonnay, Carneros
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast Merryvale 2005 Merlot, Napa Valley
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast Merryvale 2005 Chardonnay, Carneros
92 Points & Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast Merryvale 2005 Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
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Merryvale's "Signature" Wines Continue to Garner Great Press!
Top Wine magazines, The Wine Enthusiast and The Wine News give Merryvale wines top scores.
In the June issue of The Wine Enthusiast, both the Merryvale 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley and 2005 Merlot, Napa Valley (formerly our Reserve wines) were awarded 91 Points by Steve Heimoff. The Wine News, in their June issue, gave the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 90 Points and the 2005 Chardonnay, Carneros, 92 Points.
But that's not all, syndicated writer Michael Apstein also tasted the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, and gave in 90 Points in his column on winereviewonline.com. While Linda Murphy, also syndicated on winereviewonline.com awarded it 91 Points! Writer Frederic Koeppel called it "Excellent!"
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Food & Wine Icon Anthony Dias Blue Gives Merryvale Wines Top Ratings
In an upcoming feature article in Patterson's Tasting Panel Magazine, food and wine personality Anthony Dias Blue sings the praises of Merryvale's Signature wines, saying "The core Merryvale wines are expertly-crafted Napa Valley varietals, made with obvious care and attention in both the vineyard and the winery."
Here are his tasting notes and scores for these wines:
2005 Chardonnay, Carneros: Creamy, rich and showing lots of sweet new oak and nice, racy fruit; toasty, crisp and bright. 90 Points
2006 Pinot Noir, Carneros: Juicy and clean with lively acidity, fresh red cherry and notes of earth; silky and long, with spice, fresh fruit and fine texture. 90 Points
2005 Merlot, Napa Valley: Deep, and dark with rich plum, blackberry and spice; pure, racy acid structure and a long, lingering finish. A home run. 92 Points
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley: Velvety and lush with ripe plum, berry fruit and subtle oak and spice; lovely length, balance and style. 92 Points
The article concludes noting the recent changes at the winery: "New vineyards, new equipment, new enthusiasm: As Merryvale continues to evolve from its historic base in the heart of Napa Valley, the brand's slogan - The Fine Art of Living Well - has never been more true."
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Wine Writer Dan Berger Gives Merryvale Wines High Praise in recent issue of Vintage Experiences
Receiving Berger's highest rating of "Exceptional", these current release Merryvale wines were featured in the "Tasting Notes" section of the January 17th issue of Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences. Here are his tasting notes:
2005 Chardonnay, Carneros: "A handsome aroma of citrus and faint blossoms leads to a mid-palate loaded with charm and real Chardonnay flavors. Crisp mid-palate, and succulent enough to work with rich foods."
2005 Merlot, Napa Valley: "The aroma is bright with blue fruit, traces of tobacco and mint, and a lilting, seductive mid-palate with great acidity to pair with food. Fruit from Carneros and Oak Knoll. A startlingly superb red!"
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley: "A black currant and blackberry aroma opens with air to show added depth from oak. Great balance; should age nicely for a few years. Supple enough to consume now with beef."
2004 Profile, Napa Valley: "Few Cabs are worth this much, but this newer approach is superb. Nicely knit aroma (cherry and subtle spices) with faint hints of dried herbs. Graceful structure and balance for aging, but also great now with aeration."
Mr. Berger tasted these wines during a recent visit to the winery. We invite you to do the same!
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