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1998 McCray Ridge California

Region: Merlot
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Product Id:
 
4413
Size:
 
750ml

Price:
 
$49.00
In Stock:
 
2
 
Description
McCray Ridge-California-1998-750ml-Standard-Red-Merlot-United States

Tasting Notes
FineWine International
One of the best Merlots to emerge from California comes from this small vineyard high above Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma. We have sung the praises of this wine since its debut with the 1996 vintage. This year, fans of McCray Ridge Merlot will not be disappointed. In style, the 1998 vintage is more like the 1996 than the 1997. The color is a beautiful blueish-purple with deep scarlet highlights. The nose is rich and full with exotic notes of plum, blueberry, allspice, along with hints of licorice, smoke and olive. The flavors echo the nose and the finish is long and full. A wine with real grip. The only bad news is the size of the crop, only 370 cases, less than half of the 1997.
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