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Red Diamond Merlot Tasting Rating Review 2007



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Today the Wine Miser gives a video tasting rating review of Red Diamond Merlot 2007.
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Red Diamond is another value priced label from the Ste. Michelle wine group (Owners
of Columbia Crest).
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Red Diamond Merlot components :

Merlot 80%

Syrah 15%

Cab Franc 3%

Cabernet Sauvignon 2%


Tasting notes :

Nose/Bouquet : Black Cherry Jam

Flavors : Big round dark fruits – Black Cherry & Black Berry

Hollowish Mid-palette and abrupt finish.

This wine has light tannins and very much a smooth characteristic that will be
popular with everyday drinkers.

Wine Miser Rating – 85 points

Price $7 – Rite Aid on the Pearl (Portland)
Purchased Feb 2010



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2 Comments on “Red Diamond Merlot Tasting Rating Review 2007”

  1. #1 Nathan Moore
    on Feb 28th, 2010 at 4:09 am

    I am trying this wine out tonight and agree with your assessment. I am not a huge fan of this wine, but for the price, not a bad choice.

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