The wine was primarily aged in American oak barrels which were made from wood seasoned for 3-5 years on the Swanson Estate. The proprietors of Swanson are Elizabeth and Clarke Swanson.
Colour : Deep plum/red
Aroma : Plums, herbs, vanilla, oak
Taste : Heat upfront and fruit, herbs, plummy red fruit, on the finish oak, heat, searing drying tannins
Alcohol : 14.8%
Price : 199 SEK
Mark : C+
Website : Swanson Vineyards
Friday, 27 February 2009
TN : Swanson Merlot 2003, Oakville, Napa Valley, California , USA
Posted by ANDY CHEESE at 06:54
Labels: Tasting Note
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