Luna Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

8.951 ratings

8.96 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot

White Fish, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Potato, Pasta, Herbs, Meaty & Oily Fish, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salads & Greens, Squash & Root Vegetables, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, White Rice, Beans & Peas, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Duck, Oyster, Mussel, Clam, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Turkey, Shellfish, Oyster, Onion

Top Notes For

8.7

Spicy. Great balance. Not super extracted in a good way.

Spicy. Great balance. Not super extracted in a good way.

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2016

9.1

Let it open. Hooray!

Let it open. Hooray!

1 person found it helpfulMar 20th, 2016

Rafael Landestoy

8.5

Fine for the price but probably the one we liked the least from the mystery case purchased at Last Bottle.

Fine for the price but probably the one we liked the least from the mystery case purchased at Last Bottle.

Feb 26th, 2017

8.5

Wow! Blended with Petite Syrah. This merlot blend has some balls! And nice tannins!

Wow! Blended with Petite Syrah. This merlot blend has some balls! And nice tannins!

Apr 7th, 2015

9.2

At a great age. If you have some, I'd drink it within the next two years or so. Went very well with homemade umami pizza!

At a great age. If you have some, I'd drink it within the next two years or so. Went very well with homemade umami pizza!

Oct 28th, 2014

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Luna Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 1997: Medium-bodied. Smooth tannins. Well integrated acidity. Dark cherry. Raspberry. Prune. Plum. Menthol. Earth. Gentle oak. Soft lingering finish. Overall, a fantastic 25 year old wine. Beautifully developed over time and still displayed great fruit flavors & aromas. Aged to perfection and paired perfectly with the baseball cut Filet Mignon. Great weekend to all! Cheers🍷

Luna Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 1997: Medium-bodied. Smooth tannins. Well integrated acidity. Dark cherry. Raspberry. Prune. Plum. Menthol. Earth. Gentle oak. Soft lingering finish. Overall, a fantastic 25 year old wine. Beautifully developed over time and still displayed great fruit flavors & aromas. Aged to perfection and paired perfectly with the baseball cut Filet Mignon. Great weekend to all! Cheers🍷

Aug 27th, 2022

Larissa Bailon Favela

10

Amazing!!!!!

Amazing!!!!!

Jan 13th, 2019

9.0

Drank the 2002 in March 2017. Amazing good for 15 years. Good fruit and acid.

Drank the 2002 in March 2017. Amazing good for 15 years. Good fruit and acid.

Apr 1st, 2017

9.0

Nice...little tight

Nice...little tight

Dec 6th, 2016

8.8

Pop and pour. An easy Sunday night with Turkey burgers off the grill. On December 4th in Minnesota!

Pop and pour. An easy Sunday night with Turkey burgers off the grill. On December 4th in Minnesota!

Dec 4th, 2016