Tasting Notes for Merlot 2001 California

Estancia Estates - Central Coast

Under $20.00

Retails at $19.00

3 Wine Guys Rating

Grade: C-

Aroma:  Slightly Earthy, Floral and Sweet Wood

Taste:  Tart Fruit, Cherry

Body: Medium, Soft Acidic

Finish: Tart Fruit, Coffee - Very Short

Recommendation: Pass on it.

Cuvaison - Carneros

$20.00 to $40.00

Retails at $30.00

3 Wine Guys Rating

Grade: B-

Aroma:  Coffee, Carmel, Floral and Oak

Taste:  Young, Raisin, Plum, Cherry and Blackberry

Body: Med to Full, Acidic and Lush

Finish: Cappuccino, Clove, Spice, Nice Length

Recommendation: Pass on it.

3 Wine Guys Rating

Grade: B+

Aroma:  Lilac, Berries, Oak and Cedar

Taste:  Plum, Dark Berries and a dash of Coffee

Body: Med to Full, Lush

Finish: Complex, Chewy, A Bigger Merlot

Recommendation: Buy on it....if you have the budget