Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

Reserve Selection Napa Valley Merlot

8.8154 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ezekiel James Hampton

07 vintage is delicious.m in 2022

07 vintage is delicious.m in 2022

Aug 12th, 2022
Matt Sterr

Rich, dense and dark Rutherford Merlot. Good value here.

Rich, dense and dark Rutherford Merlot. Good value here.

Mar 20th, 2019
Chris Harvey

Man I shoulda called for a decanter on this one

Man I shoulda called for a decanter on this one

Feb 16th, 2019
Jonathan Wall

It’s been 15 years since Sideways. It’s now ok to drink the Merlot! And the black velvet label rocks!

It’s been 15 years since Sideways. It’s now ok to drink the Merlot! And the black velvet label rocks!

1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2020
Amy Callihan

Smooth and full bodied . Paired well with a Ribeye (compliments of Ruth Chris ! Ha ha ). Great Napa red blend -fun , velvet label. Available in half bottles at some wine stores

Smooth and full bodied . Paired well with a Ribeye (compliments of Ruth Chris ! Ha ha ). Great Napa red blend -fun , velvet label. Available in half bottles at some wine stores

Dec 26th, 2022
Kimberly Hausman

Great tannins, earthy, good nose

Great tannins, earthy, good nose

Apr 9th, 2022
Chris Bystedt

Black velvet label is awesome! Not sure it contributes to the taste though. Tasting the currant up front with a spicy finish. 2018 vintage.

Black velvet label is awesome! Not sure it contributes to the taste though. Tasting the currant up front with a spicy finish. 2018 vintage.

Jan 1st, 2022
Gil Castro

Nice Merlot. I was expecting alittle more umph. But it was good for Merlot.

Nice Merlot. I was expecting alittle more umph. But it was good for Merlot.

Dec 25th, 2021
Darrell

This is not my photo. We had the black velvet label. Received as a gift. Opened for Covid Christmas dinner outside with the Murdock’s. Pleasantly surprised. Very enjoyable.

This is not my photo. We had the black velvet label. Received as a gift. Opened for Covid Christmas dinner outside with the Murdock’s. Pleasantly surprised. Very enjoyable.

Dec 27th, 2020
Jackson M

Nice Merlot, light, I liked a lot

Nice Merlot, light, I liked a lot

Oct 22nd, 2019