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Region: Washington
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L'Ecole 41 Estate Seven Hills Vineyard Merlot shows its characteristic cedary, silky black cherry fruit, with cool mint and floral aromas and a gripping, yet elegant mix of blueberry, blackberry, cocoa, and sweet tannins on a long lingering finish.
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"Smooth and velvety, with a lovely core of raspberry and currant flavors, shaded with green olive and subtle herbal notes as the finish lingers effortlessly and expressively. Drink now through 2013. 1,411 cases made. –HS
" -Rated 91, Wine Spectator
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"The 2005 Merlot – Seven Hills Estate includes 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc. It spent 18 months in 60% new French oak. Dark ruby-colored, it has a lovely array of cassis and blackberry scents. This is followed by a Merlot with a bit more depth and structure than its older sibling. Nicely balanced, it should evolve for 2-3 years and drink well through 2020." -Rated 89, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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" Good medium ruby-red. Dark berries, violet and mint on the nose, along with a piney nuance. Juicy, spicy dark berry flavors show good intensity but are a bit rigid and clenched, in need of more sweetness. Not bad but finishes quite tannic and a bit dry-edged." -Rated 87, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
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