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Monday, March 19, 2012

Avalon Merlot 2010 (About $12)





About the Wine:  Napa Valley is the premiere wine growing region in California and it is unusual for reds from there to go for less than about fifteen dollars a bottle (the price if this brand's Cabernet).  This will be either a very good deal or an experiment that did not quite work out.
About THIS Wine:  In the glass it is velvety purple and fades toward the edge.  The nose is heavy with jammy red fruits, black currant, and just a hint of oak.  On the palate it is thick and dry with hints of cherry and pomegranate.  The finish is tannic, fruity, and lingering.
Drinking This Wine:  Good as a sipping wine or as a compliment to seasoned steak or lamb.
Overall Impression:  It's pretty good and the price is right.  I'll call it a good value.

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