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Murrieta's Well 2001 Vendimia Red (Livermore Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $30
A beautiful example of how nice Livermore Bordeaux reds can be when made well. This ageworthy wine is quite tannic now, but the tannins are dried, fine and drinkable with rich meats. The cassis, plum and blackberry flavors are impressively deep and long-lasting on the finish.
— S.H.
(11/15/2003)
Murrieta's Well 1998 Zinfandel (Livermore Valley)
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- $27
After nearly five years, this interesting wine’s tannins have softened, and are now lush and easy. They support dry, fruity flavors of cherries and plums that are succulent through the last swallow. Pricy, but there’s plenty of elegance. Try substituting this for a fine Cabernet.
— S.H.
(3/1/2004)
Murrieta's Well 2007 White Meritage Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Livermore Valley)
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- $22
Dark yellow honey in color, this fine blend of 52% Sémillon, 48% Sauvignon Blanc is a nice ode to white Bordeaux, very French in its austerity, with plenty of creaminess and barrel richness, too. Its layers of lemon, peach, honeysuckle and butterscotch unveil themselves slowly, the wine’s depth opening over time.
— V.B.
(3/1/2011)
Murrieta's Well 2001 White Vendimia Red (Livermore Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $21
Always an interesting Bordeaux blend to taste, this mixture of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Malvasia Bianca and Orange Muscat is alive with citrus, orange blossom, mineral and dried herb aromas and flavors. It’s very complex in the mouth, and zesty with fresh acidity. Fun to drink, but also a serious white wine.
— S.H.
(11/15/2003)
Murrieta's Well 2004 Meritage (Livermore Valley)
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- $30
The blend is 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 18% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The result is a medium-bodied, softly textured red wine with flavors of black cherries, tobacco and vanilla that finishes velvety smooth. Drink now.
— W.E.
(8/1/2008)
Murrieta's Well 2004 Meritage White (Livermore Valley)
- $23
Not too many Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blends call themselves Meritage anymore, but here’s one, and it’s a nice wine. Semillon fattens the wine out, adding a rich, nutty oiliness to Sauvignon’s lean citrus and grass flavors. The result is balanced and elegant.
— S.H.
(4/1/2007)
Murrieta's Well 1997 Zinfandel (Livermore Valley)
- $29
From 85-year-old, head-pruned vines; a full-bodied, jammy Zin bursting with the spicy aromas and flavors that make California’s own variety so popular. The tannins are soft but intricate, and vibrant acidity provides lively balance.
— S.H.
(12/15/2001)
Murrieta's Well 2007 Zarzuela Red (Livermore Valley)
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- $29
A well-made blend of Spanish and Portuguese red varietals, with the majority Tempranillo, with bright red cherry and cranberry and high acidic tones that’s also got a touch of lovely minerality, olive, toffee and vanilla. The 2007 is ready to drink now, a well-balanced easy drinker with great aromatics and not too much tannin.
— V.B.
(2/1/2011)
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