Matthiasson
Red Hen Vineyard Merlot
A surprising’13 in that it’s not overly tannic but it also doesn’t show many signs or its age.
A surprising’13 in that it’s not overly tannic but it also doesn’t show many signs or its age.
Mar 30th, 2024Great wine by Steve! 1hr+ decant, not sure it needed that much. Dark red color. No way I would guess Napa if having blind. I’d guess 70% Italian and 30% French (Margaux). Dried cherries, cedar, and subtle floral elements on the nose. Big tannins and more cedar on the palate. Medium depth and finish.
Great wine by Steve! 1hr+ decant, not sure it needed that much. Dark red color. No way I would guess Napa if having blind. I’d guess 70% Italian and 30% French (Margaux). Dried cherries, cedar, and subtle floral elements on the nose. Big tannins and more cedar on the palate. Medium depth and finish.
Mar 18th, 2023Nice with just under 10 years of age. May have guessed something old world blind - perhaps the earthiness and the 13.7% abv. But the fruit is definitely there. Great pairing with pork chops from Kinderhook.
Nice with just under 10 years of age. May have guessed something old world blind - perhaps the earthiness and the 13.7% abv. But the fruit is definitely there. Great pairing with pork chops from Kinderhook.
Jun 26th, 202245+ minute decant. Cherry color. Chocolate and dark cherries on the nose. Wine is well refined and smokey on the palate with some bell peppers and dark cherries. Medium finish. Quite nice!
45+ minute decant. Cherry color. Chocolate and dark cherries on the nose. Wine is well refined and smokey on the palate with some bell peppers and dark cherries. Medium finish. Quite nice!
Apr 1st, 2022Had with Berkshire pork chops, mashed potatoes and peas the first night; follows by Thai food (duck, tofu and Chinese broccoli) the second. Wine was good but not amazing even with time.
Had with Berkshire pork chops, mashed potatoes and peas the first night; follows by Thai food (duck, tofu and Chinese broccoli) the second. Wine was good but not amazing even with time.
Sep 2nd, 2020Pronounced nose, floral, some pencil, red fruit - cherry - on palate, mineral, elegant, balanced, clean and endless finish. Best Merlot I’ve ever had. Will age the rest of my bottles, feel I had this one way too young.
Pronounced nose, floral, some pencil, red fruit - cherry - on palate, mineral, elegant, balanced, clean and endless finish. Best Merlot I’ve ever had. Will age the rest of my bottles, feel I had this one way too young.
Sep 18th, 2018