• 86 Points
    Bonair 2006 Chateau Puryear Vineyard Merlot (Rattlesnake Hills)

    The entry is oaky and the fruit light; it seems a bit unbalanced. The fruit suggests pomegranate and very tart raspberry, with plenty of acid; the oak layers in thick flavors of espresso and chocolate. Tannins are stiff but not too rough; and the finish suggests that some American oak mayhave been used.

    — P.G. Published 3/1/2009
  • 86 Points
    Bonair 2006 Chateau Puryear Vineyard Merlot (Rattlesnake Hills)

    The entry is oaky and the fruit light; it seems a bit unbalanced. The fruit suggests pomegranate and very tart raspberry, with plenty of acid; the oak layers in thick flavors of espresso and chocolate. Tannins are stiff but not too rough; and the finish suggests that some American oak mayhave been used.

    — P.G. Published 3/1/2009
  • 86 Points
    Bonair 2006 Chateau Puryear Vineyard Merlot (Rattlesnake Hills)

    The entry is oaky and the fruit light; it seems a bit unbalanced. The fruit suggests pomegranate and very tart raspberry, with plenty of acid; the oak layers in thick flavors of espresso and chocolate. Tannins are stiff but not too rough; and the finish suggests that some American oak mayhave been used.

    — P.G. Published 3/1/2009
  • 86 Points
    Bonair 2006 Chateau Puryear Vineyard Merlot (Rattlesnake Hills)

    The entry is oaky and the fruit light; it seems a bit unbalanced. The fruit suggests pomegranate and very tart raspberry, with plenty of acid; the oak layers in thick flavors of espresso and chocolate. Tannins are stiff but not too rough; and the finish suggests that some American oak mayhave been used.

    — P.G. Published 3/1/2009