1995 Pride Mountain Vineyard

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Found this orphan and 2 siblings in the cellar. Grapes from the Summit Ranch high on Spring Mountain this is atypical of Calif Merlot. Still deep ruby with only a hint of orange on the rim. Lots of lovely floral, spice, and brite red fruit notes on the nose. On the palate, the fruit came across as more cassis-jammy like. Soft entry medium center and an almost solid 4-lapper finish. No perceptible tannis so the other 2 will get immediate attention. 88/90 25 by the box. 13% alc. WW