1996 Napa Valley Merlot
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Score 87/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Ruby-red. Cool aromas of cherry, tobacco, leather and iron filings. Supple and pliant, but the flavors are a bit muddy and the leathery character dries the fruit. Slightly medicinal on the finish. There good material here but the wine could be livelier.
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87
87/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Duckhorn
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