TN: 2007 Charles Smith Merlot Velvet Devil (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley)

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  • 2007 Charles Smith Merlot Velvet Devil - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (6/12/2009)
    This is an interesting $12 wine. Approaching it from that point of view, it will please.
    It’s medium in color, and maybe a bit of burnt umber in color. (Hate to say brown). The nose has some reddish fruits of cherries, raspberries, plum and red currants. The palate reveals a very balanced smooth soft style merlot that has a slightly elevated acid level. It’s lively and fresh. 30 minutes later the velvetiness arrives. It’s plusher and fuller with a bit more character and enjoyment. Always in balance, always giving. When I first had this a few months back, my note stated “I loved it for what it is, not for what tradition tells me it should be” and I stand behind that today. (90 pts.)

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Thanks for the note Mike. I was going to pull one last night, but opted for an '07 Boom Boom Syrah instead. K Vintners is my new house wine, I bought a case and a half of the Kung Fu girl Riesling and half a case each of Boom Boom and Velvet Devil. I hope they last the summer.

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My new house wine as well. Our houses are aligned…

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I also ordered more of the Royal City Syrah. I actually thought about buying into someones Alban allocation for a bottle of Seymours, but opted to get 2 bottles of the Royal City and have some change left over instead. Your reviews on that wine helped guide my decision.

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Thanks for the note. I had a similar impression of the Velvet Devil.

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Mark, if by small chance, you open your first Royal City, and don’t like it, I will buy the balance from you. Its the pobega guarantee. [berserker.gif]

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Because you’re that kind of guy.