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    83 Points
    Brutocao 2005 Reserve Merlot (Mendocino County)

    Everything about this Cab is just fine except the structure. It's nicely dry and the tannins are rich and refined. The flavors are tasty, suggesting blackberries, currants, cherries, cola and smoky oak. But the acidity is so low, the wine feels lifeless and syrupy.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • Wine enthusiast logo
    83 Points
    Brutocao 2005 Reserve Merlot (Mendocino County)

    Everything about this Cab is just fine except the structure. It's nicely dry and the tannins are rich and refined. The flavors are tasty, suggesting blackberries, currants, cherries, cola and smoky oak. But the acidity is so low, the wine feels lifeless and syrupy.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • Wine enthusiast logo
    83 Points
    Brutocao 2005 Reserve Merlot (Mendocino County)

    Everything about this Cab is just fine except the structure. It's nicely dry and the tannins are rich and refined. The flavors are tasty, suggesting blackberries, currants, cherries, cola and smoky oak. But the acidity is so low, the wine feels lifeless and syrupy.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • Wine enthusiast logo
    83 Points
    Brutocao 2005 Reserve Merlot (Mendocino County)

    Everything about this Cab is just fine except the structure. It's nicely dry and the tannins are rich and refined. The flavors are tasty, suggesting blackberries, currants, cherries, cola and smoky oak. But the acidity is so low, the wine feels lifeless and syrupy.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008