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Palmer 1987
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Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
The delicious 1987 Palmer exhibits no sign of cracking up. This ripe, nearly opulent wine, possesses a solid ruby color, more toasty new oak aromas than I would expect, low acidity, and medium body. A charming, deliciously fruity wine, it will keep longer than most 1987s. Anticipated maturity: Now-1999. Last tasted, 1/93.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Very stalky on the nose that is very angular and disjointed. The palate has Palmer's class, but is frightfully green and again disjointed. I expected much better, even for a 1987. Drink up. Tasted November 2002.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
The 1987 Palmer is a star of the vintage in the Margaux appellation. It is a splendidly ripe, nearly opulent wine, exhibiting a great deal of toasty new oak, low acidity, excellent color, and medium body. No doubt the high percentage of Merlot used by Palmer worked to their advantage in this charming, deliciously fruity wine. Anticipated maturity: Now-1999. Last tasted, 11/90.
About the Producer
The fine seaside climate and soils of Long Island’s North Fork provide exceptional conditions for the making of world-class varietal wines. With 110 acres planted with Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc to supply the winery’s 20,000 annual case production, Palmer strives to preserve and enhance the purity of flavor and distinctive, fresh character which makes this region’s wines so unique. The state- of-the art winery contains the most modern winemaking equipment available today, and also includes substantial new French oak cooperage, purchased each year, for both barrel fermentation of our Chardonnay and the aging of our premium red varietals.
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