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Schweiger 2001 Merlot, Spring Mountain
Shane’s Notes
$24.99

We were initially disappointed with this one. We thought the flavors were faded and that maybe it had aged too long. By the second glass, the wine really opened and the flavors definitely emerged. It is amazing how the last glass of a bottle can taste completely different than the first. The palate showed red fruit and chocolate – in fact, it tasted like a cherry covered milk dud. It had very soft tannins with a silky texture. It is a very well crafted wine and quite unlike any other Merlot we have tasted. It was so rich that it was impossible to drink it quickly. Jen still had half a glass left when she went to read in bed. She fell asleep with a few more sips left in her class and regretted falling asleep before finishing it. This is our second Spring Mountain wine and we are very impressed with this AVA.