Monday, October 4, 2010

J. Bookwalter 2004 Merlot

One of the local wine stores has a Facebook page and last week listed a Merlot.  I don’t normally like Merlots, but the description sounded very yummy:

This blend displays spicy vanilla, chocolate, espresso and candied cherries on the nose followed by concentrated flavors of sweet black cherries, black currants, cassis and cocoa all wrapped with a hint of earthiness on the palate.

The proprietor told me the reason for the great deal (usually $38/bottle, they were selling it for $8.99) was the vintner is changing his label and was looking to get rid of any bottles in the old label.  So I bought one bottle, only one because, again, typically I’m not a fan of Merlots.  She also suggested letting the bottle breathe as it is a 2004.

I opened the bottle last Thursday.  The first glass was nice.  I did think I should get at least one more bottle.  Friday, I had another glass and it was even better.  I decided to definitely get more.  Then I put off going back to Simply Wine until Sunday and of course, they were all sold out :(  It is a nice smooth wine with very little aftertaste.  Next time the description intrigues me, I’m just buying 2 bottles.

2 comments:

  1. i LOVE wine. i hope you post more reviews because i am always looking for a cheap under 10 bottle. thanks for your comment on the cosleeping post. i think you put it best, that a baby is so attached to you for so long and we just expect him to go out and be independent once he is outside of you. it will take time!

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  2. *sigh* that sounds so-very-lovely right now! excellent review-- i'm so looking forward to reading more! :)

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