Reviews & Ratings

2009 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon "Starmont"

Winery: Merryvale

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Starmont"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11 % Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, & 3% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $27

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 87.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: January 10, 2013

Wine Review: This opaque and very dark ruby colored Cabernet opens with a fragrant black raspberry bouquet with notes black cherry and spice. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, fruit forward and easy going. The flavor profile is a juicy black currant with notes of mild old oak, black cherry, and gentle minerality in the background. The finish is dry and its rather dusty oak tannins stick around for a while after the wine is gone. This wine would be very nice with homemade meatloaf. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Color: dark red with good density Aroma: sweet red and black currants, brambly blackberry jam, black olive, dried herbs and violets Taste: soft entry, round with medium weight, toasty oak notes, and very good length

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