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2006 Merryvale Vineyards Profile Proprietary Red Wine

Proprietary Blend: 750ml

$99.99

about this wine:

Profile is the flagship red Bordeaux blend showcasing the very best fruit from each vintage. The favorite lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc are chosen for their concentration, depth of flavor and fine tannin structure to produce a wine that is rich, elegant and opulent.

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points awarded:
WA 90 WE 94

John Sweeney, JJ Buckley, September 2010

Very dark and black at a core that ever-so-slightly lightens towards the rim. The nose of this cabernet blend puts forth aromas of raspberry, plum, coffee, dark chocolate, wet rocks and a touch of French oak. The first taste makes it clear that this wine is far from shy, as it is very big in the mouth with layers of complexity. Red and black fruits, black pepper, baking spices, and a striking minerality. While it is still quite young, it shows a load of potential; the longer it sits in the glass, the more the flavors and aromas present themselves. Very nice!


90 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2009

The 2006 Profile (82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) is a beauty. The sweet, ripe tannins nicely frame this large-scaled, full-bodied wine. Its opaque ruby/purple color is followed by a fragrant bouquet of tobacco leaf, spice box, white chocolate, black currants, and plums. Deep, full-bodied, expansive, and savory, it will be even better after several more years of bottle age, and should easily last for two decades or more.


94 points,

Wine Enthusiast, December 2009

Profile has been an important, but sometimes overlooked, member of the Napa Valley pantheon for many years, and their '06 shows why. It's a rich, complex and smooth wine. Packed with blackberry, cassis and smoky, new oak flavors, it shows a firm structure of tannins and acidity. Beautiful now with a grilled steak, and should age well for at least a decade. S.H.


John Sweeney, JJ Buckley, September 2010

Very dark and black at a core that ever-so-slightly lightens towards the rim. The nose of this cabernet blend puts forth aromas of raspberry, plum, coffee, dark chocolate, wet rocks and a touch of French oak. The first taste makes it clear that this wine is far from shy, as it is very big in the mouth with layers of complexity. Red and black fruits, black pepper, baking spices, and a striking minerality. While it is still quite young, it shows a load of potential; the longer it sits in the glass, the more the flavors and aromas present themselves. Very nice!


90 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2009

The 2006 Profile (82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) is a beauty. The sweet, ripe tannins nicely frame this large-scaled, full-bodied wine. Its opaque ruby/purple color is followed by a fragrant bouquet of tobacco leaf, spice box, white chocolate, black currants, and plums. Deep, full-bodied, expansive, and savory, it will be even better after several more years of bottle age, and should easily last for two decades or more.


94 points,

Wine Enthusiast, December 2009

Profile has been an important, but sometimes overlooked, member of the Napa Valley pantheon for many years, and their '06 shows why. It's a rich, complex and smooth wine. Packed with blackberry, cassis and smoky, new oak flavors, it shows a firm structure of tannins and acidity. Beautiful now with a grilled steak, and should age well for at least a decade. S.H.


About Winery

The first winery built in Napa Valley following the repeal of Prohibition, Merryvale is located in the heart of America's premier wine region. Beautiful landscaped gardens accented with an elegant fountain greet our guests at the historic winery, ideally located in downtown St. Helena. Passionate winemaking thrives in the care of the Schlatter family, along with Winemakers Sean Foster and Graham Wehmeier. The winery continues to capture the elegance and charm of its historic beginnings.

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