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2003 Behrens & Hitchcock Napa Valley Merlot

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2003

Avg. Rating: 93.0/100 (3 Reviews)
Winery: Behrens & Hitchcock Winery
Vintage: 2003
Varietal: Merlot
Country: United States
Region: California: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $ USD
Created by: Nico Sanchez
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2003 Behrens & Hitchcock Napa Valley Merlot
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon nasv 92/100
tasted blind - wood crate on the nose along with more veggie/rosemary aspects, somewhat of light citrus, and a very "Zin"-like characteristics. Thought it could be Zin or Cab on the palate: spectacular balance, tannins, finish (coffee-like). Great California merlot though I don't think many would guess this as merlot tasting blindly. ...+ or - evals... Distinct varietal character: -, Integration: +, Expressiveness: +, Complexity: +, Connectedness: +

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2003 Behrens & Hitchcock Napa Valley Merlot
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon stephy 93/100
Fruit bomb. up front very sweet. very tasty. perfectly blended. I wouldn't mind another glass.

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2003 Behrens & Hitchcock Napa Valley Merlot
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon mre 94/100
Lost my notes on this so I am shooting from the hip. B&H winery sits atop a mountain overlooking beautiful Napa valley. This wine completely tricked me when I first tried it as it does not taste like a Merlot. Much more Cab or Zin-like. Taste: fruit bomb! Packed with dark berries and beautiful balance of tannins to finish. A hint of spice is what I think fooled me on identifying the grape. One of the best Merlot's I've had (second to any Shafer).

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