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100 Point Rating Guide

96-100 Extraordinary A wine of finesse, complexity, and expression. True to variety and region. Perfect balance of flavors with a long finish.
90-95 Excellent True to variety and region, with terrific complexity and balance. While not a wine for the ages, a superior example.
85-89 Good Meets your expectations, with sound flavors and balance. Might have limited complexity or be short on the palate. A sound wine.
80-84 Average Drinkable, might not have as much varietal character. Simple flavors, no flaws, but nothing special.
75-79 Below Average Might contain one flaw, simple straight-forward flavors, off-balance, unpleasant.
60-74 Undrinkable, Flawed Contains significant flaws. Unpleasant, not commercially acceptable.
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12 User Reviews

80
points

2004

$7.99

Trader Joes

Mar 23, 2007

Dark red w/ spicy black pepper and alcoholy nose. Notes of tobacco and bing cherries. No mouthfeel.

Wino
7 reviews

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85
points

2005

$7.99

Trader Joe's

May 29, 2007

It might have been that I was down on my luck, but this Merlot was just the winner I was looking for......Cherry on the nose, with an oakey spice taste, and a strong tannin finish. This packs a small punch, and would be paired nicely with a hearty meal or Italian food. Cheers!!

S-Dogg
25 reviews

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87
points

2004

$7.99

Trader Joes

Mar 23, 2007

Smooth tannins, nice integrated fruit. Smoky. Good finish, not long but short and sweet.

John
154 reviews

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75
points

2004

$7.99

Trader Joes

Mar 23, 2007

Acidic and uninteresting... it doesn't beg for further consumption.

jamil
15 reviews

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85
points

2004

$7.99

Trader Joes

Mar 23, 2007

Earthy, I like it. Cherry and dark fruits. Good spicy finish. I'm so off my game.

AndyH
147 reviews

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82
points

2004

$7.99

Trader Joes

Mar 23, 2007

Dry but fruity. Hints of green pepper, hearty.

Nando
7 reviews

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84
points

2004

$7.99

Trader Joes

Mar 23, 2007

Simple. Nice berry taste, short finish, plump.

DanO
7 reviews

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90
points

2004

$7.99

Trader Joes

Mar 23, 2007

Red w/ nice texture. Weak nose w/ a bit of fruit cherry. Taste was livelier than i would have thought, slightly more acidic.

Would pari well w/ manchego cheese.

elyse
7 reviews

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80
points

2004

$7.99

Trader Joes

Mar 23, 2007

Purple fruity and spicy. Dry, starts w/ fruits and ends spicy dry.

marsh_25
7 reviews

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85
points

2004

$7.99

Trader Joes

Mar 23, 2007

Bright ruby, crimson. Not too oaky for a merlot. Spice, blackberry, acid. Cherry, too astringent. Too much tannin, bright fruit.

Somewhat boring. 2 dimensional, but drinkable nonetheless. Better as a food wine. Good with red meat/braised pork in tomatoes.

Joe
25 reviews

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88
points

2004

$7.99

Trader Joes

Mar 23, 2007

Ruby, spicy and aromatic.

Medium body, slightly tannic little/no oak.

Slightly sweet, cherry notes nice finish. Somewhat hot/spicy. Basically, a good wine. (kedem)

Anonymous
74 reviews

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86
points

2004

$7.99

Trader Joes

Mar 23, 2007

Red/brown. Fruity w/ lively tannins. Bitter aftertaste.

Hasan
4 reviews

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