NV Kynsi Merah

Kynsi

NV Merrah

62% Merlot
38% Syrah

"Merrah San Luis Obispo County 65% Merlot and 35% Syrah. 400 cases made. Aromas of dark chocolate covered black cherries and cinnamon spiced red plums come to mind with a touch of vanilla and violets. Dark berries and toasty oak blend with integrated tannins and complex finish."

I purchased this while on a girls only trip with my girlfriend from High School. We had a great time going around to various wineries in the Paseo Robles district and spending some quality time together.

The description comes from their current version of the wine, however, this bottle was still very fruity, cherries and plums, with a touch of black pepper to it. The tannins have mellowed and the wine is very drinkable now. I would like it with some baked chicken and maybe some really smooth cheese.

Dry Creek Vineyards 1997 Reserve Merlot Dry Creek Valley

Dry Creek Vineyards

1997 Reserve
Merlot
Dry Creek Valley

Much better. A year older, but a better year. This wine is not as hot as the Merryvale was, the tannins have subsided and the pure fruit flavor shines through. Like it a lot. I'll make sure the bottle gets finished before I head to Austin.

Merryvale 1998 Reserve Merlot Napa Valley

Merryvale 1998 Reserve Merlot Napa Valley

Purchased 12/27/01 $39.00

Opened 10/19/07

Past it's prime, and actually on the down side of it's life. I can still taste what it used to be, but the flavors are fading. I have a buying problem, not a drinking problem. And so this wine has been languishing in the racks too long. Time to drink more wine I think.