1997 Estancia " Meritage "

[winoweenie]

Had this yesterday ( Thur) and this wine is opening up beautifully. At 17 bucks it is one smokin` drink. Becoming extremely smooth on the entry with tons of brite cherry, vanilla, spices, and some-thing I liked in the backgtound that tasted like roasted almonds. Nice center and a decent finish.Had it with some rare roast beef wrapped around sauteed red bell pepper strips. Tried to find a SW to have with it but Child-Bride slapped my lil` grubbies. winoweenie I posted this because they still have some here in Ph and there`s probably availabilty elsewhere.

[Bucko]

**At 17 bucks it is one smokin` drink.**

What if we don't smoke?

Bucko

[hotwine]

Chew that cigar.