Reviews & Ratings

2010 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon "Starmont"

Winery: Merryvale

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Starmont"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot, 2% Malbec, & 1% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $27

Cases produced: 12,800

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: December 20, 2013

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet from Napa opens with a ripe red currant like bouquet with a hint of pencil lead. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and easy to drink. The flavor profile is loaded with red fruit. It displays a blend of red plum and red currant with hints of minerality and a touch of red raspberry. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins fade away nicely. This Cab would be perfect with a tangy pulled pork sandwich. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Color: dark red, black hues Aroma: raspberry, bright red berry fruit, red currant, graphite, tobacco Taste: focused entry to medium weight, rich mid-palate; displays nice structure, framed by acid and tannin; very nice length

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