Robert Keenan Winery

Mernet Reserve Napa Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2138 ratings
9.226 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Cody Short

Needed time to open up but showed well

Needed time to open up but showed well

Dec 30th, 2018
Boris Mathiszik

Great wine - 50% Cab, 50% Merlot. Very structured. Needs to go to sleep for minimum 5 years when it will be fantastic. Not exactly cheap at $90, so the value proposition remains a bit shaky especially comparing to the higher scoring Merlot at 35 bucks.

Great wine - 50% Cab, 50% Merlot. Very structured. Needs to go to sleep for minimum 5 years when it will be fantastic. Not exactly cheap at $90, so the value proposition remains a bit shaky especially comparing to the higher scoring Merlot at 35 bucks.

Jun 8th, 2018
Adam Coy

Great wine. Very complex mild dark fruits with a bold finish.

Great wine. Very complex mild dark fruits with a bold finish.

2 people found it helpfulJun 7th, 2014
John Langley

Rich Cali blend. Half cab, half merlot. Ripe blackberry and currant with firm tannins. High alcohol, needs to breathe!!

Rich Cali blend. Half cab, half merlot. Ripe blackberry and currant with firm tannins. High alcohol, needs to breathe!!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2013
Sipping Fine Wine

Mernet (mare-nay), a blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruit and sweet spice. The palate shows ripe blackberry, blueberry and black cherry flavors, very rich, with a touch of leathery spice. Fine tannins well balanced with acidity giving the wine great length and depth. Should develop well for another decade.

Mernet (mare-nay), a blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruit and sweet spice. The palate shows ripe blackberry, blueberry and black cherry flavors, very rich, with a touch of leathery spice. Fine tannins well balanced with acidity giving the wine great length and depth. Should develop well for another decade.

Jun 26th, 2016
Roy Goble

Still juicy!

Still juicy!

Dec 19th, 2015
Bernard Rethore

Owner, Fion Wines

9.0

Decanted 2 hours; was great with German dinner. HalloMagWeen part 1

Decanted 2 hours; was great with German dinner. HalloMagWeen part 1

Nov 1st, 2015
Roy Goble

Took 20 minutes to open up but was then very nice

Took 20 minutes to open up but was then very nice

Oct 11th, 2015
Tom Riley

Still a bit early. Could have benefited from more time in the cellar. Concentrated and long, but the alcohol is still a bit boisterous.

Still a bit early. Could have benefited from more time in the cellar. Concentrated and long, but the alcohol is still a bit boisterous.

Jul 8th, 2015
M. Ventre

impressed by this- very nice right bank style.. Plush and generous

impressed by this- very nice right bank style.. Plush and generous

Nov 10th, 2014