R. COLLECTION - MERLOT

Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $18
Producer: Raymond Vineyards
Region & Country: St. Helena, California, USA
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: Jamie Carroll

Place & Date Purchased: Jamie's Wine Studio, Galena, IL - 01/20/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 07/10/2008

Appearance: Blackish red with clear shade
Nose: Fruity; slightly hot, but in a good way
Taste: Spicy, peppery, rich & bold
Finish: Hot flavor that lingers. It's good.
Overall Impression: Delicious! This is a great stand alone wine. It just has this wonderful, bold flavor!

Overall Rating: 93/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars