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Palmer, Alter Ego de Palmer 2000
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Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
The Palmer Alter Ego has emerged as one of the finest second wines of the appellation. The 2000 (two-thirds Merlot and one-third Cabernet Sauvignon) is a dense, soft effort with good sweetness, ripeness, and length.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Palmer's second wine, the 2000 Alter Ego exhibits plenty of plump, fat, fleshy fruit, medium to full body, and an accessible style. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.
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.
