86
points
El Mirador 2000 Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
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$20
Some dill, herbal, lacquery notes to start, then this big, substantial Merlot broadens out into big, plummy, roasted flavors mixing barrel and ripe grape, with some volatile aromas. Full, bold and fleshy, it is on its way to peak maturity.
— P.G.
(9/1/2004)