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Dana H. Myers
 
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wrote:

> 2001 Joseph Swan, Lone Redwood Ranch
> Very dark.


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> I really
> think this wine has residual sugar, which would be amazing considering
> the alcohol.


This could indicate the use of concentrated must to darken
the wine - the tell-tale sign is residual sugar. I remember
hearing a comment that a top-rated Merlot from Napa last year
had the same tell-tale signs.

Dana