Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Thought there was a chance this one was corked… turned out solid. Deep ruby color. Aromas of leather, blackberry and earthy mushroom. Hanging in there with some solid licorice, baked berry and oaky finish. — 12 days ago

Tom Martin

9.0

Lighter than I thought … need to try more Pinot Noirs — 14 days ago

Howard Burkett

9.4

Oh oh oh yes... — a month ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

This like most 11’s are starting to reach their sweet spot showing rich dark cherry, berry fruit with good spice & crushed rock. — 2 months ago

Jennifer Henry Gregorio

9.8

Loved it! Super dark, fruit forward. Blackberry. — 21 hours ago

with Daniel and Brianne

Zach Jennings

9.4

Delicious — 2 days ago

with Dylan

"Odedi"

9.1

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Light nose of red fruits with oak, licorice, spices, chocolates and moca.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with red cherries, currants, wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 6 year old Merlot from Napa Valley is drinking very nicely now. Tasty and easy drinking. Rich and extracted.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Needs 3 hours to open up properly, so be patient.

Nicely balanced and feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux red.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Merlot grapes were aged in (33% new) French and American Oak barrels for 18 months.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$60. — 2 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.4

Big and broad. Fully mature.
— 20 days ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.4

I’ve been loving the much maligned 2011’s lately. Most of them are in their prime right now including this one which was super elegant with a great mix of rocky minerality and dark fruit. This is at peak and will drink well for another decade. — 7 days ago

Henry Fuseler

9.1

1/2025. Wet nice cab. Nice on the palate, good fruit and a nice finish. — a month ago