Name
Merlot – Mailbox Vineyard
Order #
915193
Producer
Robert Keenan
Vintage
2005
Price
$57.17
About
For the fourth consecutive year the recently rechristened "Mailbox" vineyard has been chosen as the prime source for the Reserve Merlot bottling. 5% Cabernet Franc has been added to this blend to heighten the bright, rich, cherry elements in this blend. Hints of violets and a fabulous spiciness show in the nose, a chocolaty creaminess combines with the rich fruit on the palette, and the finish is long, deep, and elegant. Drink now or decades from now.
Please contact us to reserve an allocation
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Review
- 92 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Issue #174
"An outstanding effort, the 2005 Merlot Reserve Mailbox Vineyard retains the elegant style, but ratchets up the level of concentration and complexity. A fragrant, red currant, sweet cherry, roasted herb, and mocha-infused nose is followed by a full-bodied wine with lovely elegance, finesse, sweet tannins, and long, layered fruit flavors that cascade over the palate with no hard edges. It should drink well for 10-12 years. $60"
Visit Website"An outstanding effort, the 2005 Merlot Reserve Mailbox Vineyard retains the elegant style, but ratchets up the level of concentration and complexity. A fragrant, red currant, sweet cherry, roasted herb, and mocha-infused nose is followed by a full-bodied wine with lovely elegance, finesse, sweet tannins, and long, layered fruit flavors that cascade over the palate with no hard edges. It should drink well for 10-12 years. $60"
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