Tuesday, May 13, 2008

ROZA RIDGE - MERLOT

Vintage: 2002
Price Range: $17
Producer: Roza Ridge Vineyard
Region & Country: Zillah, Washington, USA
Grape Variety: Merlot
Recommended By: N/A - I grabbed it because it was the last bottle in stock at the store.

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 04/15/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/13/2008

Appearance: Deep, dark burgundy
Nose: Spicy, cherry scent. It was slightly hot, and then toned down
Taste: Slightly spicy cherry, dry
Finish: Stays warm in the mouth
Overall Impression: Roza was great with food, like steak and pasta. I also liked the finish a lot.

Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars

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