1998 Swanson Napa Estate - Printable Version +- WineBoard (https://www.wines.com/wineboard) +-- Forum: TASTING NOTES & WINE SPECIFIC FORUMS (https://www.wines.com/wineboard/forum-200.html) +--- Forum: Merlot (https://www.wines.com/wineboard/forum-25.html) +--- Thread: 1998 Swanson Napa Estate (/thread-9002.html) |
- winoweenie - 05-04-2008 Another orphan rescued from the depths of oblivian. Has to rank in the top 3 Merlots from the uneven 98 vintage. Lovely floral nose of roses and violets. Brite medium ruby. Silky entry, soft center and a 3&1/2 lapper finish. No sign of a tannin. solid drinking bottle 88/91 21 by the box. 14.1% alc. WW |