St. Clement Vineyards

Abbott's Vineyard Merlot

9.13 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, 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
Brooke Robertson

Still holding up beautifully

Still holding up beautifully

Nov 8th, 2015
Willie Carter

This old girl has some life left in her yet. Dark purplish cherry in the glass with some slight bricking at the edges. At this stage, the nose is quite subdued upon opening showing some red fruits, smoke, and Coke. This is, of course, a big Merlot and at times is so Cab like it’s almost indistinguishable. That doesn’t make it a bad wine or even a bad Merlot, it’s just the style. Not a ton of depth but there’s nice acidity and a surprisingly lush and smooth mouthfeel. The balance is out of whack with the alcohol playing too prominent of a role but decanting helps. Licorice, dried cherries, and dark chocolate on the palate with just a touch of that high octane alcohol coming in at the end. This is a good wine. Not necessarily a good Merlot but a good wine.

This old girl has some life left in her yet. Dark purplish cherry in the glass with some slight bricking at the edges. At this stage, the nose is quite subdued upon opening showing some red fruits, smoke, and Coke. This is, of course, a big Merlot and at times is so Cab like it’s almost indistinguishable. That doesn’t make it a bad wine or even a bad Merlot, it’s just the style. Not a ton of depth but there’s nice acidity and a surprisingly lush and smooth mouthfeel. The balance is out of whack with the alcohol playing too prominent of a role but decanting helps. Licorice, dried cherries, and dark chocolate on the palate with just a touch of that high octane alcohol coming in at the end. This is a good wine. Not necessarily a good Merlot but a good wine.

Jul 22nd, 2019
Paul Burns

Paul had this 9 years ago

Paul had this 9 years ago

Mar 24th, 2015
Gene Monacelli

Gene had this 11 years ago

Gene had this 11 years ago

Aug 31st, 2013