Substance Vineyard Collection Merlot Stoneridge Vineyard 2018 / 750 ml.

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JD9393 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 5/6/2021
Lots of ripe cherry, mulberry, and currant-like fruits as well as spice, beef broth, and dried herb notes, emerge from the 2018 Merlot Stoneridge Vineyard. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a soft, plush texture, terrific mid-palate depth (which can be lacking in a number of Merlots), sweet tannins, and a great finish. Drink bottles any time over the coming decade. (Jeb Dunnuck)
JS9292 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Monday, July 12, 2021
A full-bodied, plush red with aromas of plums, cherries, vanilla, rust and hazelnut. Polished and spiced with a full, creamy palate and fine-grained tannins. Flavorful finish. Drink or hold.

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Primary Grape: Merlot | All Grapes: 100% Merlot

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United States | Washington | Columbia Valley | Royal Slope

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Cedar, tar, and pipe tobacco fill the nose, giving way to a focused palate that lays out black raspberry and forest floor. In a silky persistence of great complexity, this wine leaves plenty to the imagination for the drinker to discover.

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JD93 93 pts. / Jeb Dunnuck (5/6/2021)

Lots of ripe cherry, mulberry, and currant-like fruits as well as spice, beef broth, and dried herb notes, emerge from the 2018 Merlot Stoneridge Vineyard. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a soft, plush texture, terrific mid-palate depth (which can be lacking in a number of Merlots), sweet tannins, and a great finish. Drink bottles any time over the coming decade. (Jeb Dunnuck)

JS92 92 pts. / JamesSuckling.com (Monday, July 12, 2021)

A full-bodied, plush red with aromas of plums, cherries, vanilla, rust and hazelnut. Polished and spiced with a full, creamy palate and fine-grained tannins. Flavorful finish. Drink or hold.

Description / Substance Vineyard Collection Merlot Stoneridge Vineyard 2018 / 750 ml.

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Cedar, tar, and pipe tobacco fill the nose, giving way to a focused palate that lays out black raspberry and forest floor. In a silky persistence of great complexity, this wine leaves plenty to the imagination for the drinker to discover.

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SKU 56617
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Substance Vineyard Collection Merlot Stoneridge Vineyard
Country United States
Region Washington
District Columbia Valley
Product Location - Location-Appellation Royal Slope
Package Size 750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume 14.5%
Brand Substance
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2018
Bin Location 33
Can it be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Wine Type Table Wine
Wine - Color Red
Grape(s) 100% Merlot
Primary Grape Merlot
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
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