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Sebastiani 2005 Merlot (Sonoma County)

Merlot · Sebastiani

Sonoma County

Quality

A 0–100 expert rating: 80–84 good, 85–89 very good, 90–94 excellent, 95–100 classic. Higher means a more highly regarded wine.

81/100Good

Harsh and dry, this Merlot has bitter cherry flavors with an edge of green unripeness. As a result the acidity is sharp.

Flavor profile

An estimate of the wine's structure: body (how full it feels), acidity (tartness), sweetness, and tannin (the drying grip in reds).

Body75%

Acidity45%

Sweetness5%

Tannin60%

cherryripe

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