Red Rock California Merlot 2005
Region: California
Winery: Red Rock Winery
Variety: Merlot

Color Purple & ruby

Nose: Some toasty oak acts as an undercurrent to the blackberry fruit and even some cherry

Palate: Tastes a bit young, with good tannic structure, not to be anticipated for a state-wide wine. Tastes as if there is some Cab Sauv in there, but I can't find any info on the wine. Quite good, almost a 4, but I need some more time to see if the great parts of the structure integrate over the next year or so. Great depths of fruit and acidity. Good stuff!

Posted by drxeno on December 26th, 2007 at 11:15pm | report comment

Red Rock California Merlot 2005
Region: California
Winery: Red Rock Winery
Variety: Merlot

I graded this wine the same as drxeno, but closer to a two rather than four on my end, similar to a Cab. Not really one of my favorites, but my wife enjoyed it. I would like to taste in another year or so, would be a good Merlot to cellar, and it is good wine for the money, 9.00 in Mississippi.

Posted by caleb_brown on January 31st, 2008 at 11:53pm | report comment