Mike Fassler

Proprietor Fassler Ridge Vineyards

9.5

2011 is drinking well now... Very balanced. All the best Merlot has to offer. — 10 years ago

Billy Powell

9.4

I struggle to find words as lush as this. #merlot #wine #washingtonwine #winelover #delectable #lush #blackcherry #lovely — 11 years ago

with Nick

Mike Anderson

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

8.9

Pretty solid. It definitely kept me coming back for more. It has been a while since a big Cab Sauv has made my taste buds perk up. — 12 years ago

Brian Grech

9.2

Superlative cab franc, second only to the '08. — 13 years ago

Christopher McCurdy

9.6

This 2006 is 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, making it in the right bank style of Bordeaux. Absolutely delicious! Aromas draw you in and give away the California origin but the flavor palate takes you on a journey to France. Very complex with fine tannins and a long finish. Lots of dark fruit still present. — 11 years ago

William Hughes

9.1

Do not mistake this for a Chinon. Cabernet Franc is a killer grape in Virginia and Maryland! She loves our terroir! This wine has a wonderful perfumed nose of sour cherry, desert rose, and a hint of tobacco. The nose follows through on the palate with svelte tannins and a slight cherry liqueur note. Well done Baker family and here is to Maryland wines! — 11 years ago

with Drew

Melissa Anthony

9.0

Good flavor. — 12 years ago

Kent Waliser

9.3

2004 vintage. Little known fact. None of it is from Pepper Bridge, they froze. Part of it is from Weinbau, rest? I forget. So yummy. Aged to perfection. Soft tannin. Mouth filling and long finish. Drink now. Last bottle. Could have gone longer but will match well with grilled lamb chops. — 11 years ago

Cory Fierro

9.4

Troll Bridge Password red blend, 2009. Bottle number 218 of 900.

Deep ruby color with a nice, slighter ruby rim. The tears fall nicely on this blend. On the nose are notes of blackcurrant, black pepper, cooked, crushed raspberries, stewed fig, plums, mint leaf, baking spices of vanilla and slight cinnamon with some dried leaves and some forest floor in the background.

The palate is dry, with some tannins though this could be cellared for 5-10 more years. Some green capsaicin, bell pepper and oak. A tinge of tobacco leaf, and a ton of red fruits. Also a nice bit of cinnamon apple spice on the finish.

Had this wine with a charred filet and it really brought out some wonderful black pepper on both. Beautiful blend and makes me want to try more from them. — 11 years ago

with Liz

Maranda DeBusk

9.0

Not bad. Very cheap at Kroger. A tad dry, but once it has had the chance to breathe awhile, pretty good. — 12 years ago