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Score 87/100 · Drink 2000-2010, Robert Parker, Dec 2000

The 1997 Merlot (5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon are included in the blend) is not a wimpish wine (14.1% alcohol). This dark ruby-colored, fragrant Merlot exhibits spicy new oak, medium weight, and finesse. While there is a heavy overlay of oak, the fruit unfolds gracefully and gently over the palate, with no hard edges. It should drink well for a decade. Tel. (707) 944-1683

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Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

87
87/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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89 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Medium red. Inviting aromas of raspberry, currant, milk chocolate, loam, earth and tobacco. Medium-bodied, ripe and smooth, with burnished berry and chocolate flavors and moderate depth. Finishes with a slight edge of acidity. The winery sold off numerous barrels with high alcohol and low acidity, says Harris.

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Paradigm Winery
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Red

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Dry

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