This wine had a slight sulfurous odour at first, which dissipated fast. A jammy, cassis, cocoa, coffee, pralines (East African from 6666 feet elevation ) and dark chocolate (76.14% cocoa, from Cote d'Ivoire) first taste. Then, from the tip of the tongue to the back of one's throat, an amazing flavor- burst (from Uncle Jimmy's: we are not quite sure what this means). Definite echoes of marjoram, nutmeg and incense. It was thought to be a Spanish or Italian wine.
Not so: a superb Napa 2005 Merlot from the magician Robert Foley, SUPERB!
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