WINE SHOOTOUTS

OVERVIEW

BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

CHARDONNAY

SAUVIGNON BLANC

OTHER WHITES

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

MERLOT

RED BLENDS

SYRAH/SHIRAZ

OTHER REDS

DESSERT

SIP TIPS

2008 California-Australia Shootout


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Thomas Henry 2005 Merlot
Napa Valley, California, $9.95
2000 cases produced

(92)
Male: Light blood red in color with black cherry and dark plum aromas. The initial entry is light but leads to rich middle. The wine is linear with harmonious integration. An elegant and subtle wine with a nice finish.

Female: Black cherry, currant and tobacco on the nose with black cherry and spice in the mouth. Cranberries accent the finish. This wine has a nice tannin structure. Very pleasant.