2000 Limestone Coast Cabernet Merlot

Wine Spectator (September 30, 2002)
"Lithe and generous, a supple red, with layers of mint-scented berry and currant flavors, all echoing on a fine-toned velvety finish." - Harvey Steiman

 

Wine Enthusiast (June 2002)
"Dark wood notes and pastry crust on the nose segue into blueberry and chocolate flavors. It's medium-weight and features a food-friendly tartness on the finish. Simple but good." - Harvey Steiman

 

The Wine News (February-March 2002)
"Brilliant, medium-ruby color; deep, black cherry and ripe plum aromas with a spicy oak backnote. Mint-accented dark fruit flavors bolstered by firm tannins; soft, fruity finish." - Gerald Boyd

 

Restaurant Wine (December 2001)
"Exceptional. Great Value. Very intensely flavored (loganberry, plum, eucalyptus, oak), fleshy, and long on the palate, with a lightly tannic finish."

 

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (January 2, 2002 )
"Concentrated dark currant, blackberry and plum flavors accompanied by hints of spice and oak, fine-grained tannins and a firm finish." - Robert Neralich

 

The Times of Acadiana (May 8, 2002)
"G'day, Mates! Another fine example of marrying these two great varietal grapes. The Merlot accounts for 10 percent of the blend, just enough to take the edge off the tannins. Rich berry flavors combine with plum and cassis to make this smooth and rich." - Sandy Kaplan