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Merryvale, 2009

Decanter Staff Decanter Staff

Merryvale

Score

83
  • Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Drink: 2015 - 2025

Manufacturer:

Merryvale

Stephen Brook

Tasting: Napa & Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon

Closed nose. Rich and rounded but a bit flabby, lacks energy and zest as the acidity is modest. Tannic and quite extracted, so there’s little finesse. A solid style that’s too burly for my taste. Quite long, with a chocolaty finish.

15/20
83/100

Yohann Jousselin MS

Tasting: Napa & Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon

Very intense, alcohol far too high. A lot of sweet fruits notes. Unbalanced due to alcohol.

14/20
80/100

David Motion

Tasting: Napa & Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon

Strawberry jam with cinnamon. Bursting with baked fruit and spice. A surge of drying tannins. Very structured.

16.5/20
88/100

Details

Wine name: Merryvale
Wine classification:
Wine alcohol content: 14.9%
Wine colour: Red
Wine vintage: 2009
Wine style: Red, full-bodied

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