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2012 Merlot

Grgich Hills Estate

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91
Points
Tasting 2016
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The red wine Merlot, vintage 2012 from the winery Grgich Hills Estate has been rated in 2016 by Peter Moser with 91 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape variety Merlot from the region Napa Valley in United States.

Tasting Notes

91
Tasting from 01.01.2016: Peter Moser

Strong ruby garnet, violet reflections, subtle edge brightening. Ripe heart cherries, delicate cassis, delicate floral nuances, a hint of mandarin oranges. Juicy, subtle extract sweetness, fine blackberry confit, present tannins, somewhat chocolaty on the finish, salty-mineral aftertaste.

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Region: Napa Valley, United States
Winery: Grgich Hills Estate
Category: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Merlot
Vintage: 2012
Alcohol Level: 14.9%
Price: 20 - 50 €
www.grgich.com
Region
Napa Valley, United States
Napa Valley is the nucleus of the American wine miracle, from which a region of superlatives has developed. The density of top wineries in a very small area is...
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Winery Grgich Hills Estate

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Grgich Hills Estate

1829 Saint Helena Hwy
94574 St. Helena
USA
+1 (707) 963 8725
[email protected] www.grgich.com

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2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Grgich Hills Estate
United States
Napa Valley,  North Coast,  United States
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
14,6%
Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine
93
2014 Miljenko's Selection Sauvignon Blanc Essence
Grgich Hills Estate
United States
Napa Valley,  North Coast,  United States
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
14,1%
Miljenko's Selection Sauvignon Blanc Essence White Wine
92
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Grgich Hills Estate
United States
Napa Valley,  North Coast,  United States
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
14,5%
Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine
92
2012 Merlot
Grgich Hills Estate
United States
Napa Valley,  North Coast,  United States
Red Wine
Merlot
14,9%
Merlot Red Wine
91
2013 Chardonnay
Grgich Hills Estate
United States
Napa Valley,  North Coast,  United States
White Wine
Chardonnay
14,1%
Chardonnay White Wine
90
2011 Yountville Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Grgich Hills Estate
United States
Napa Valley,  North Coast,  United States
Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
14,1%
Yountville Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine
90
2012 Violetta Late Harvest
Grgich Hills Estate
United States
Napa Valley,  North Coast,  United States
White Wine
13,5%
Violetta Late Harvest White Wine
89
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