2003 Behrens & Hitchcock Napa Valley Merlot

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2003 Behrens & Hitchcock Napa Valley Merlot
(2007-06-09 19:54:56 UTC) buddy icon mre 94/100

Lost my notes on this so I am shooting from the hip. B&H winery sits atop a mountain overlooking beautiful Napa valley. This wine completely tricked me when I first tried it as it does not taste like a Merlot. Much more Cab or Zin-like. Taste: fruit bomb! Packed with dark berries and beautiful balance of tannins to finish. A hint of spice is what I think fooled me on identifying the grape. One of the best Merlot's I've had (second to any Shafer).

2003 Behrens & Hitchcock Napa Valley Merlot
(2007-05-14 03:01:33 UTC) buddy icon stephy rodriguez 93/100

Fruit bomb. up front very sweet. very tasty. perfectly blended. I wouldn't mind another glass.

2003 Behrens & Hitchcock Napa Valley Merlot
(2007-05-13 23:37:09 UTC) buddy icon Nico Sanchez 92/100

tasted blind - wood crate on the nose along with more veggie/rosemary aspects, somewhat of light citrus, and a very "Zin"-like characteristics. Thought it could be Zin or Cab on the palate: spectacular balance, tannins, finish (coffee-like). Great California merlot though I don't think many would guess this as merlot tasting blindly.

...+ or - evals... Distinct varietal character: -, Integration: +, Expressiveness: +, Complexity: +, Connectedness: +

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