2002 Castle Rock Merlot

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So I smelled oak then! Cool [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img] ! I remember cherries for sure but can't remember plums at the time but I plan on having another glass tonight so I'll let you know.

One other thing, I found that after I swirled if I waited a little bit I could smell more of the wine rather than just the alcohol. I watched the "tears" (the clear residue that clings to the side of the glass, right?) and waited for them to subside a bit before I smelled the wine. Is this common practice or are you supposed to sniff immediately after swirling?