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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Nicky Hahn Meritage: Review

Hahn Winery
Nicky Hahn Meritage
Central Coast
Vintage 2009


Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 45%; Merlot 29%; Cabernet Franc 12%; Malbec 11%; Petit Verdot 3%
Hahnfamilywines.com
14% abv
Under $18 a bottle

Appearance: deep ruby body with ruby highlights around the edges


Aroma: right off the bat – ripe black berries with an up front and center alcohol note; nice hint of sweet cedar and light earth

Flavors: dark berries; black plum skin; spice; touch of toasted caramel; and damn that alcohol note is right there on the back for the big finish;

Mouthfeel: the alcohol note plays on the nose and the palate; the alcohol warmth seems to dominate the feel; (even on the second day); very dry from start to finish;  


To the Point: I like the flavors of this wine but, the alcohol was playing a bigger role than it should.  The cork shows some leakage but it did not taste corked.  I don’t know if it was just this bottle so, I’ll have to look for this wine again and give it another try.  


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