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			<title><![CDATA[2009 Tobin James Reserve Merlot]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-23166.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:37:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[[b]2009 Tobin James, Silver Reserve, Merlot [/b]($48 retail, came with fall 2012 club shipment).  Alcohol: 14.4%. This is defiantly not a “Sideways” Merlot.  The grapes come from a variety of Paso vineyards that TJ has been getting the best results from over the years for this, their first reserve Merlot.  It is rich, deep, and complex, and I’m sure it would hold for many more years.  But, it was great now!  Drank a half bottle the first night with rib eye steak grilled over charcoal and mesquite chips, the first Early Girls from the garden and the first wax beans from the garden. Fantastic!  Last night we matched it with grilled lamb rib chops, baked sweet potatoes, and more sliced Early Girls. Yum!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[[b]2009 Tobin James, Silver Reserve, Merlot [/b]($48 retail, came with fall 2012 club shipment).  Alcohol: 14.4%. This is defiantly not a “Sideways” Merlot.  The grapes come from a variety of Paso vineyards that TJ has been getting the best results from over the years for this, their first reserve Merlot.  It is rich, deep, and complex, and I’m sure it would hold for many more years.  But, it was great now!  Drank a half bottle the first night with rib eye steak grilled over charcoal and mesquite chips, the first Early Girls from the garden and the first wax beans from the garden. Fantastic!  Last night we matched it with grilled lamb rib chops, baked sweet potatoes, and more sliced Early Girls. Yum!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2002 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Fay Block 5C Merlot]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-23014.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2014 18:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.wines.com/wineboard/member.php?action=profile&uid=5689">TheEngineer</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[A great friend of mine is quite familiar with SLWC wines and he has been disappointed of late about the performance of these wines.<br />
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He is concerned with their relative lack of aging capacity of these wines.  I understand where he is coming from when I tasted this wine.  Not back but bricking and and developed already for a wine who's competition may still be relatively youthful for a 12 year old wine, especially one of this price.<br />
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Having said that, it was an enjoyable wine for me, earthier and ripe, some tea notes, but not of one piece.  If you have one, it should start to go on the drinking list soon.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A great friend of mine is quite familiar with SLWC wines and he has been disappointed of late about the performance of these wines.<br />
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He is concerned with their relative lack of aging capacity of these wines.  I understand where he is coming from when I tasted this wine.  Not back but bricking and and developed already for a wine who's competition may still be relatively youthful for a 12 year old wine, especially one of this price.<br />
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Having said that, it was an enjoyable wine for me, earthier and ripe, some tea notes, but not of one piece.  If you have one, it should start to go on the drinking list soon.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2006 Duckhorn Estate Grown Rector Creek Vineyard Merlot]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22898.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[This was in Magnum<br />
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This was just a baby!  Proof that Merlot sould not be shunned when handled by the right hands.    This is also from the Rector Site which is near its Paraduxx site.<br />
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Another solidly constructed wine, sign of the year, the wine shows red and dark fruits, hints of strawberry, cedar, clove and just a bit of coffee, lush smooht, great texture and very deep adn dense.  This one was built for some aging indeed but enjoyable now.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This was in Magnum<br />
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This was just a baby!  Proof that Merlot sould not be shunned when handled by the right hands.    This is also from the Rector Site which is near its Paraduxx site.<br />
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Another solidly constructed wine, sign of the year, the wine shows red and dark fruits, hints of strawberry, cedar, clove and just a bit of coffee, lush smooht, great texture and very deep adn dense.  This one was built for some aging indeed but enjoyable now.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2010 Coyote Bowl Merlot]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22653.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[2010 was poor vintage in the Oakanagan but this wine's nose was attractive, berries, slight herbs on the nose, clean. I had initially thought 'Great! someone finally let a light vintage be a light vintage and not over compensate.'  Oh where did it go wrong,.....<br />
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This wine was over extracted, over oaked for the tannins, when it should have been left as a light and austere wine reflecting the vintage. Clipped finished and just splinters left in my mouth.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[2010 was poor vintage in the Oakanagan but this wine's nose was attractive, berries, slight herbs on the nose, clean. I had initially thought 'Great! someone finally let a light vintage be a light vintage and not over compensate.'  Oh where did it go wrong,.....<br />
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This wine was over extracted, over oaked for the tannins, when it should have been left as a light and austere wine reflecting the vintage. Clipped finished and just splinters left in my mouth.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Doin it again]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22525.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[On the heels of the Ravenswood Zin, we had the 2010 Ravenswood Merlot with dinner tonight. For Judy a panko crusted chicken cutlet. For me beer batter cod filet. With both potato au gratin (David Rosengarten's truly awesome recipe!!), and of course the Merlot. Friday night and no work tomorrow, so we opened a second bottle. Don't ask any questions that require any logical thought in about an hour.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the heels of the Ravenswood Zin, we had the 2010 Ravenswood Merlot with dinner tonight. For Judy a panko crusted chicken cutlet. For me beer batter cod filet. With both potato au gratin (David Rosengarten's truly awesome recipe!!), and of course the Merlot. Friday night and no work tomorrow, so we opened a second bottle. Don't ask any questions that require any logical thought in about an hour.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2010 Jackson Triggs Niagara Merlot]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22452.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Sitting in the Air Canada lounge and looking at the bottle that more than a few people have gone back for so I thought I'd take a look.<br />
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Pleasant if simple, berries but a bit of a harsh stemminess, medium body bit little length, good acidity but can't cant rid of chewy stemminess.  bit of heat at the very end.  Okay for lounge, now where did that JW Black go....]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sitting in the Air Canada lounge and looking at the bottle that more than a few people have gone back for so I thought I'd take a look.<br />
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Pleasant if simple, berries but a bit of a harsh stemminess, medium body bit little length, good acidity but can't cant rid of chewy stemminess.  bit of heat at the very end.  Okay for lounge, now where did that JW Black go....]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA['08 Souverain Merlot]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22412.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[2008 Souverain, Sonoma County, Merlot ($8.99 NH Liq Store Sale):  Alcohol level:  14.8%.  Don’t know why it sold at this price because it was a very nice wine.<br />
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The wine gave you black raspberry on the nose and upfront.  Across the palate you get more fruit, hints of vanilla, herbs, and pepper.  The finish lingered.  The alky level was not noticed at all because of the near perfect balance.   <br />
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We matched it with grilled loin ends Teriyaki, rice pilaf, and green beans.  It was a splendid Saturday evening dinner.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[2008 Souverain, Sonoma County, Merlot ($8.99 NH Liq Store Sale):  Alcohol level:  14.8%.  Don’t know why it sold at this price because it was a very nice wine.<br />
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The wine gave you black raspberry on the nose and upfront.  Across the palate you get more fruit, hints of vanilla, herbs, and pepper.  The finish lingered.  The alky level was not noticed at all because of the near perfect balance.   <br />
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We matched it with grilled loin ends Teriyaki, rice pilaf, and green beans.  It was a splendid Saturday evening dinner.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2008 Columbia Crest Merlot H3 (Horse Heaven Hills), WA]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22184.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[14.5% alcohol.  Fun, fresh, fruity, vibrant Merlot--don't seek serious depth here.  Finishes with fuzzy subtle tannins.  Ripe berries.  Marries red and black fruits on the tastebuds.  This is a favorite of one of the partners in a local wine and beer store.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[14.5% alcohol.  Fun, fresh, fruity, vibrant Merlot--don't seek serious depth here.  Finishes with fuzzy subtle tannins.  Ripe berries.  Marries red and black fruits on the tastebuds.  This is a favorite of one of the partners in a local wine and beer store.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2007 Benzinger Sonoma]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-22168.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:55:21 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The big M on steroids for sure! For any lovers of full throttle, deep fruited, teeth-staining juice this is a killer buy at 16 a clatter. Just finished my 3rd case and have #4 on order. Not much else to report 'cept I also had this with some Bryants' KC B.B.Q we had sent in and the sauce yelled "UNKIE". WW]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The big M on steroids for sure! For any lovers of full throttle, deep fruited, teeth-staining juice this is a killer buy at 16 a clatter. Just finished my 3rd case and have #4 on order. Not much else to report 'cept I also had this with some Bryants' KC B.B.Q we had sent in and the sauce yelled "UNKIE". WW]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[1994 Schweiger Howell Mtn]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-21937.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Having lunch at the club so searched for an orphan. Grabbed this sucker and without looking thot it was the Howell cab. When I took it outa' the bag me ole black heart sank but knew I could always grab sumpin fron the rack. On opening none of us gathered could believe the color. Deep ruby..No bricking. Nose definately said Merlot. The taste said WOW!!! BUT&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Drink-Em up fairly quickly. Shows the value of a great vineyard, good cellaring, and like KC says " No Taste Buds". Neat experience. WW]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Having lunch at the club so searched for an orphan. Grabbed this sucker and without looking thot it was the Howell cab. When I took it outa' the bag me ole black heart sank but knew I could always grab sumpin fron the rack. On opening none of us gathered could believe the color. Deep ruby..No bricking. Nose definately said Merlot. The taste said WOW!!! BUT&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Drink-Em up fairly quickly. Shows the value of a great vineyard, good cellaring, and like KC says " No Taste Buds". Neat experience. WW]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2008 Shafer Merlot]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-21442.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:14:10 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[This is a generous wine, ripe, lush smooth ripe red and black fruit, licorice, and good length.  Decent for the price]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a generous wine, ripe, lush smooth ripe red and black fruit, licorice, and good length.  Decent for the price]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2009 Valdivieso Merlot]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-9025.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[This is a very deep purple Merlot with an aroma like a camp fire. Its med-full body. This has a very savory taste of smoke and oak. It also is a little on the sulfuric side.  <br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a very deep purple Merlot with an aroma like a camp fire. Its med-full body. This has a very savory taste of smoke and oak. It also is a little on the sulfuric side.  <br />
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			<title><![CDATA[1995!!!!!!! Dehlinger]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-8925.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Found this poor lil' orphan hiding in the cellar and decided to stop the whimpering "dwinkmedwinkme" so BRW and I met for lunch at the club. Expecting the unexpected is always the outlook when dealing with any of Toms old wines. From an outstanding vintage we had faint hopes that this hummer mite still have some life..AND by cracky it did. Killer perfume hit the table when the cork was dislodged, a slight amberish rim was the only sign of age. To make a long story longer we nursed this sucker for about 5 minutes before sipping. May have been a year or so from prime time but everybody thot it was sumpin' else. A real testamont to Fred Scherrers' wine making abilities and Toms' masterful attention to the pasture. Good stuff!!!!WW]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Found this poor lil' orphan hiding in the cellar and decided to stop the whimpering "dwinkmedwinkme" so BRW and I met for lunch at the club. Expecting the unexpected is always the outlook when dealing with any of Toms old wines. From an outstanding vintage we had faint hopes that this hummer mite still have some life..AND by cracky it did. Killer perfume hit the table when the cork was dislodged, a slight amberish rim was the only sign of age. To make a long story longer we nursed this sucker for about 5 minutes before sipping. May have been a year or so from prime time but everybody thot it was sumpin' else. A real testamont to Fred Scherrers' wine making abilities and Toms' masterful attention to the pasture. Good stuff!!!!WW]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2006 Francis Coppola / Niebaum-Coppola Merlot Diamond Collection Blue Label]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-9108.html</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[AFter the Jadot Puligny Montrachet was poured down the drain, opened this half bottle cuz I was in a cheap mood...well the cubano sandwich I had in my hand helped to determine that..  This was mid weight, black berry, coco, coffee, mid finish and went well with the sandwich.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[AFter the Jadot Puligny Montrachet was poured down the drain, opened this half bottle cuz I was in a cheap mood...well the cubano sandwich I had in my hand helped to determine that..  This was mid weight, black berry, coco, coffee, mid finish and went well with the sandwich.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2003 Masseto]]></title>
			<link>https://www.wines.com/wineboard/thread-8982.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I've been Massetoized!!  I've never had this wine and never thought I would buy one for me so imagine my surprise when my host pulled one out!<br />
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Highly structured and lush merlot, At once noble and flamboyant.  This merlot performed like no one I've tried before.  The range fo flavours adn the depth of flavours was impressive.  If I cna find it on sale,,.....]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been Massetoized!!  I've never had this wine and never thought I would buy one for me so imagine my surprise when my host pulled one out!<br />
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Highly structured and lush merlot, At once noble and flamboyant.  This merlot performed like no one I've tried before.  The range fo flavours adn the depth of flavours was impressive.  If I cna find it on sale,,.....]]></content:encoded>
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