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Retail Price: $40.00
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Winery: Havens Wine Cellar
Varietal: Merlot
Region: Napa Valley, California
Vintage: 2005
Bottle Size: 750 ml

Product Code: HAVENSMERLOT05-W
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Press / Wine Critic's Reviews
 
Notes from the Winemaker:

Our 2005 Napa Valley Merlot is now showing the potential of this vintage: bright fruit, layers of complexity, charming texture. It is a wine of texture, engaging the sense of depth on the palate. In the choice between immediacy and complexity, this wine leans ever so slightly to complexity, a tendency we are happy with. But you will enjoy it from the first taste, since 2005 gives us plenty of ripe fruit character to enjoy, even as it teases us with interesting notes we can't quite name.


Ratings / Reviews

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 90 Points:
"The outstanding 2005 Merlot Carneros possesses a deep ruby/purple color, a big, sweet nose of fudge, espresso roast, sweet oak, and plenty of black cherry and currant fruit. Drink this opulent, fleshy, hedonistic Merlot over the next 7-10 years." -December 2007

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:
"Good ruby-red. Reticent aromas of black cherry, redcurrant, licorice and tobacco leaf. Juicy, leanish and moderately concentrated, with a redcurrant flavor complicated by a floral element." -May/June 2007
 


Average Customer Review: Based on 4 Reviews. Write a review.

  1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 
A Steal of a Deal April 11, 2010
Reviewer: Katie D. from Santa Clara, CA United States  
I've tasted all three Havens Merlots (the Reserve, the 2005 and the 2006) carried by Artisan Wine Depot and the 2005 is my favorite, by far.  It's made in an old world style and has a distinct earthy character on the nose.  For the price tag, this wine is a steal.

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  2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 
Buy it now, do not hesitate! January 28, 2010
Reviewer: Lynn Kerby from San Martin, CA United States  
A quality wine at an unbelievable price, this is a huge opportunity to stock up and upgrade your everyday selections.  The 05 is showing very well and edged out the others in my tasting of the Havens 05, 06, and 06 reserve merlots.  Drink now, drink later, this merlot has the structure to age for a few more years. I've bought all I can shove into the cellar, but don't wait or I might find some more room.

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  3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 
best value I have ever seen January 28, 2010
Reviewer: George Serhan from Sonora, CA United States  
It drinks like a $30 bottle... so it is perfect for everyday...It has a great nose the first day, and the 2nd day.   I have seen some Merlots age well, and this has the complexity and balance to be fun to drink now, and age as well.  I got 4 cases for myself.  May get more.  It is a cellar filler!

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  3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 
This is a steal. January 28, 2010
Reviewer: John hauser from San Jose, CA United States  
Havens 2005 Merlot is the deal of the year.  It's a must have  wine before it runs out.  First, where can you find a 90+ point Merlot for under $7.  The wine is tempting,succulent,juicy and satisfying that keeps you coming back for more. Even the novice wine connoisseur can buy a case and not feel the crunch on their wallet.  If you have not tried it, take the risk, buy a case and you will be glad you did. It's a must have while it lasts.

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