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Raymond Reserve Merlot 2008 Wine Review

Raymond Reserve Merlot 2008

Raymond Reserve Merlot 2008

California, United States

Community Score:94/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $40.95

Drink: 2012-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Medium Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Raymond

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

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Julia Kelada rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

I first fell in love with this wine about three years ago. It was stunning then and has maintained its level of integrity till now. I love buying and trying new wines but sometimes there is just nothing that matches the delicious warmth of such an intelligent wine!
This wine introduces itself with velvety flavours, this is a well raised wine, it's fruity yet subtle, it' yields a rounded body but it's not brash, it lingers just long enough on your tongue not to outstay its welcome...with a tingle of vanilla .
Although we generally pair white wines with fish I do feel that a herb crusted fish with some subtle spices would accomodate this wine at the table and all would feel highly satisfied . For those looking for a red meat to accompany this wine I highly recommend rack of lamb coated in parsley,lemon, mint and breadcrumb mixture ...delicious!
Bottoms up!
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