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- winoweenie - 10-31-2003
Jes keeps on keepin' on. Tom made this model with 50% each of Cab and Merlot. Soft lush mouthfeel and great nose combine with a bunch of red fruits,cedar, and sweet spices to make this a real humdinger. The merlot softens his estate cab enough that it was drinkable on release and has conrinued improving. Near the top of its' game.89.WW
- winoweenie - 12-25-2003
Made it to the top last nite. Gave this sucker a solid 90/92. The merlot has now married with the cab so the cherry, red fruits, and spices come across equally with the plum, black fruits and cassis of the cab.I tried my derndest to talk Tom out of grafting over his merlot vines. I'd put an Indian hex on him but I'd suffer too> Merry, Merry ebberbody! WW
- winoweenie - 03-29-2004
Beautifully crafted bottle. At or near the top of its' game. Will hold another 6-8. Lovely juice. Had with a broiled NY Strip last nite. Deli-ci-i-ous!!!WW