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1997 Beringer - Merlot Bancroft Ranch Merlot - USA - California - Napa - Howell Mountain - Red

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1997 Beringer - Merlot Bancroft Ranch
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USA - California - Napa - Howell Mountain

Red Merlot
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Score
85
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Drink Dates
VF: 1999-2007
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11 for sale
Producer Notes

Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley. In 2001, the estate was placed on the National Register for Historic Places as a Historic District. Jacob Beringer's foresight in recognizing the quality and potential of grape growing in the Napa Valley is part of the living heritage of Beringer Vineyards . With the present use of state-of-the-art technology... More »



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Community Tasting Notes average score of 85 points based upon 1 reviews

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Dionysus 85
Author Dionysus
Site / Blog Trust Rating 100%
Tasted On 01/23/2009

Garnet in color. Medium rim variation. Medium legs. Blackberry, Dust, Medium Toast. Medium bodied. Round texture. Short finish.

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