2005 Havens Merlot Napa Valley
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Score 90/100 · Drink 2007-2017, Robert Parker, Dec 2007
The outstanding 2005 Merlot Carneros possesses a deep ruby/purple color, a big, sweet nose of fudge, espresso roast, sweet oak, and plenty of black cherry and currant fruit. Drink this opulent, fleshy, hedonistic Merlot over the next 7-10 years. Tel. (707) 261-2000
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89/100
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90
90/100
Robert Parker
88
87-89/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 87-89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2007
(with 9% cabernet franc) Good ruby-red. Reticent aromas of black cherry, redcurrant, licorice and tobacco leaf. Juicy, leanish and moderately concentrated, with a redcurrant flavor complicated by a floral element. A bit dry and dusty on the back end, in need of more thrust.
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