Well, it's April Fool's Day, but it's also the first Saturday of the new month, which means it's Cellar Saturday! The magical day where I raid the cellar for something at least a decade in the making. Tonight, I've opened a bottle that I recently purchased from the library at DaMa, the 2008 DaMa Walla Walla Valley Merlot. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass and a gentle swirl reveals aromas of prune, blackberry and oak with just a hint of mint underneath. The first sip reveals a rush of tart cherry and black current that eases its way to some notes of tarragon and mint midpalate. The tannins are a bit sharp, but ease back for a wonderfully smooth finish that's both earthy and dry.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as despite its 15 years it still has a good bit of life left in it. This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty dishes, from wild mushroom risotto, to linguine carbonara, smoked brisket to hearty winter beef stew. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a classic bone-in ribeye with some steamed asparagus and hollandaise. Cheers!
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