Reviews & Ratings

2003 Silverado Vineyards Merlot

Winery: Silverado Vineyards

Vintage: 2003

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 90% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $29

Cases produced: 15,388

KWG Score: 89 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: July 7, 2007

Wine Review: This purple wine opens with a light blackberry and menthol bouquet. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is smooth, has some acidity, and a bit of a fruit bomb. The finish is very dry. This wine will match well with burgers. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Lovely ruby color. Hearty spicy aromas of ripe Bing cherries, black pepper, and roasted sage, with sweet vanilla and butterscotch overtones. Mouthfilling, rich in texture, with complex, classic varietal character; toasty flavors of baked fruit, dates, carob and pipe tobacco. Very ripe with a little grip and great length. The Cabernet lover’s Merlot!

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