1997 Merryvale Profile
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Score 89/100 · Drink 2002-2014, Robert Parker, Dec 2000
The dense ruby/purple-colored 1997 Profile Proprietary Red Wine offers a ripe, sweet nose of licorice, blackberry, cassis, and toast. Medium to full-bodied, with moderately high tannin, abundant new oak, and a long, concentrated finish, it will be at its peak between 2002-2014. Tel. (707) 963-2224; Fax (707) 963-1949
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90/100
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89
89/100
Robert Parker
91
91/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Bright ruby. Oaky aromas of black fruits, dark chocolate and mint. Very ripe, thick and rich; lovely sweetness and breadth of texture. Grew lusher as it opened in the glass. Enticing flavor of black raspberry. Finishes very long, with big, ripe tannins. A lovely example of the vintage.
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