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Cakebread Cellars Reviews: 2002 Merlot

2002 Merlot
Napa Valley


November 15, 2005
There's a firm structure of tannins and acids to this wine, which lends architecture to the black cherry and cocoa flavors. It has additional complexities from oak and all sorts of spices and herbs. It's really a very fine Merlot, powerful, yet pliant.
Wine Enthusiast gave this wine a score of 91 points.

Grape Variety:
93% Merlot
7% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol Content: 14.9%

Total Acidity: 0.65g/100ml

Vineyards:
Napa Valley

pH: 3.55

Harvest Dates:
9/13/2002 through 10/15/2002

Release Date:
11/01/2004

Barrel Aging:
18 months in French Oak barrels

Bottled:
August, 2004

Winemaker:
Julianne Laks