• 93 Points
    Merriam 2001 Windacre Merlot (Russian River Valley)

    A great Merlot that completely satisfies for its dryness, its firm, ripe tannins, and its lush interplay of blackberry, cherry, tobacco and dark chocolate flavors. The finish goes on forever. As tannic as it is, it will be fine with a nice steak, or you can stick it in the cellar for a few years and let it soften.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2004
  • 93 Points
    Merriam 2001 Windacre Merlot (Russian River Valley)

    A great Merlot that completely satisfies for its dryness, its firm, ripe tannins, and its lush interplay of blackberry, cherry, tobacco and dark chocolate flavors. The finish goes on forever. As tannic as it is, it will be fine with a nice steak, or you can stick it in the cellar for a few years and let it soften.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2004
  • 93 Points
    Merriam 2001 Windacre Merlot (Russian River Valley)

    A great Merlot that completely satisfies for its dryness, its firm, ripe tannins, and its lush interplay of blackberry, cherry, tobacco and dark chocolate flavors. The finish goes on forever. As tannic as it is, it will be fine with a nice steak, or you can stick it in the cellar for a few years and let it soften.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2004
  • 93 Points
    Merriam 2001 Windacre Merlot (Russian River Valley)

    A great Merlot that completely satisfies for its dryness, its firm, ripe tannins, and its lush interplay of blackberry, cherry, tobacco and dark chocolate flavors. The finish goes on forever. As tannic as it is, it will be fine with a nice steak, or you can stick it in the cellar for a few years and let it soften.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2004