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Seven Falls Cellars Merlot 2013 Wine Review

Seven Falls Cellars Merlot 2013

Seven Falls Cellars Merlot 2013

Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 8

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Price: $22.95

Drink: 2015-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Seven Falls Cellars

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A terrific Washington State red wine made from a supple, yet complex Merlot grape. Savoury, meaty mocha and dark chocolate on this nose of this delicious and full-bodied Washington Merlot. Layered and smooth. Pair with grilled pork chops.

Merlot food pairings: Brazilian-style flank steak, rack of BBQ ribs, veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, cheese.

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This Seven Falls Cellars Merlot 2013 was reviewed on May 22, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Incredible value! A pronounced hearty Merlot with rich concentrated smoky, plum, and tobacco notes. The palate is rich and full-bodied with balanced (medium) acidity, mild-moderate tannins, and a long savoury finish. Enjoy with Carne Asada tacos. Tasted Oct 2017 by @sommsosa | @sommguidetravels
Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Ripe red berry, mocha, dark chocolate, tobacco, and cedar. Well balanced, rich, great complexity. Paired well with Mexican chicken tortilla soup topped with fresh guacamole. Tasted 2013 vintage in Oct 2017. 91 points. @BespokeTastings #greatvalue
Craig Kuziemsky rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Plum and cedar notes on the palate with black fruit, vanilla and coffee notes on the palate. Nice complexity of flavors lead into finish with velvety tannins. Pair with a grilled cheeseburger or tomato based pasta. Tasted May 2018.
Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Lovely milk chocolate, plum and black cherry compote notes. There's a hit of spice and a bit of Kenya AA coffee mixed in to make the finish dynamic. 91 Points.
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Aromas of cedar, ripe plum, and dried herbs, with a hint of vanilla. Smooth, lots of plush fruit on the palate along with some smoky and vanilla notes. Nicely balanced, flavours compliment each other nicely. Enjoy with a lamb burger off the grill.
From Wahluke Slope in the Columbia Valley, Washington, Seven Falls Cellars (2013) is a full-bodied, savoury Merlot, meaty and full on the mid-palate with ripe dark plum and dark chocolate flavours. Pair with grilled pork chops. - Community Wine Reviews

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