2009 Keenan Merlot, Reserve, Mailbox Vineyard, 750mL

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2009 Keenan Merlot, Reserve, Mailbox Vineyard, Spring Mountain District


For the seventh consecutive year the recently rechristened “Mailbox” vineyard has been chosen as the source for the Reserve Merlot bottling. Hints of violets and a signature spiciness show in the nose, a chocolaty creaminess combines with the rich dark full fruit on the palette, and the finish is beautifully layered, deep, elegant and very, very long.  Drink now or decades from now.  Cheers!   


Excerpt from:

The Wine Advocate

December, 2012
92 Points
"Sweet, dark cherries, tobacco, flowers and leather all come to life in the 2009 Merlot Reserve Mailbox Vineyard. The 2009 is a terrific wine with plenty of mid-palate pliancy and depth, although it can’t match the energy or vibrancy of the 2010, unfair as that comparison may be. The 2009 Reserve should enjoy a fairly wide and long drinking window. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2029."

AWARDS
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The Wine Advocate 
92 Points 

WINE DATA
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  • Alcohol: 14.8%
  • Total Acidity: 0.57 grams/100 mL
  • pH: 3.75
  • Residual Sugar: Dry
  • Bottling Date: 7/14/2011
  • Varietal: Merlot
  • Blend: 100% Estate Merlot, Mailbox Vineyard
  • Production: 400 Cases
  • Bottle Size: 750 mL
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