91
points
Veraison 2004 Krupp Vineyard Merlot (Atlas Peak)
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$50
There aren’t many Merlots coming off Atlas Peak, but there should be, to judge by this rich, dense, complex wine. It’s enormously packed in black cherry, red currant, blueberry, milk chocolate and spicy licorice flavors that go on and on into the finish. Fortunately, the structure is great, providing a firm architecture of tannins and acids.
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)