I received a couple of bottles of wine for Xmas. Does anyone know what I
should expect?
1. 2000 Trinchero Cabernet
2. 1998 Chateau de Pitray Bordeaux
3. 1999 Merryvale Reserve Merlot

Being a newbie, don't know where to look!
TIA

Curlyd wrote:

> I received a couple of bottles of wine for Xmas. Does anyone know what I
> should expect?
> 1. 2000 Trinchero Cabernet
> 2. 1998 Chateau de Pitray Bordeaux
> 3. 1999 Merryvale Reserve Merlot
>
> Being a newbie, don't know where to look!
> TIA
>
>

Here are tasting notes from Wine Spectator (please hold your disdain if
you dislike this publication):

M. Trinchero
Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Lewelling Vineyard RSVP 2000
Sco 83
Chocolate, plum, fresh herb and toasty oak flavors have crisp acidity
and modest tannin. Drink now through 2006. Tasted twice, with consistent
notes. 500 cases made.



Merryvale
Wine: Merlot Napa Valley Reserve 1999
Sco 88
Smooth in texture, with polished currant, earth, cedar, tobacco and
mocha flavors that are intense and well-focused, firming on the finish.
Best to cellar short-term. Drink now through 2006. 6,200 cases made. (JL)