2008 Merryvale Profile Bordeaux Blend
97pts(WE) A tremendous wine that shows how Merryvale is
absolutely at the top of its game. Impeccable in structure, with
refined tannins that are soft and firm at the same time, and a fine
cut of acidity. Entirely dry, the Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is
awesome in blackberry, cherry, cassis and oak flavors, with
complexities of anise, soy sauce, grilled meats and minerals.
Beyond the particulars, it just feels dramatic and rich in the
mouth. A great wine that should develop in the bottle over
the next decade. —S.H. # 5 Wine Enthusiast Cellar Selections
2011
96pts(WA)The flagship red wine, the 2008 Profile, is a blend
of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec and 1%
Cabernet Franc. Dusty, loamy soil aromas intermixed with graphite,
blueberry, blackberry, charcoal and camphor jump from the glass of
this complex, inky/purple-colored offering. Full-bodied and
backward with undeniable potential, this young red classic Napa
blend of Bordeaux grapes should hit its stride in 4-5 years and
last for three decades. A compelling wine, it is further evidence
of the remarkable progress Merryvale has made over the last decade.
Moreover, it is the finest wine they have ever produced. Robert
Parker Wine Advocate December 2010 NO 192
Merryvale St. Helena Estate, Stagecoach, ToKalon, Las Amigas
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