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Post-yard sale @freemarkabbey merlot. Decent, but uninspiring. Did drink it rather quickly, however...
Post-yard sale @freemarkabbey merlot. Decent, but uninspiring. Did drink it rather quickly, however...
Jun 29th, 2014![Al Shikoh Al Shikoh](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/alshikoh-1452998716-7e391a4762fc_250x250.jpg)
* appearance: moderate ruby color with thin orange rim
* aromas: plum, black cherry, milk chocolate>green tobacco leaf, coconut
* palate: lush, round, dark fruit
* structure: medium tannin, medium acid, 14.5% alcohol
* finish: medium length
* winemaking: 86% Merlot sourced from both mountain sites and valley floor blended with other Bordeaux varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec aged 14 months in 21% new American and French oak
* pairing: homemade smoked beef brisket
* price: $35
* appearance: moderate ruby color with thin orange rim
* aromas: plum, black cherry, milk chocolate>green tobacco leaf, coconut
* palate: lush, round, dark fruit
* structure: medium tannin, medium acid, 14.5% alcohol
* finish: medium length
* winemaking: 86% Merlot sourced from both mountain sites and valley floor blended with other Bordeaux varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec aged 14 months in 21% new American and French oak
* pairing: homemade smoked beef brisket
* price: $35
Aug 10th, 2017