Louis M. Martini

Meritage No. 254 Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

9.141 ratings

9.36 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.2

Integrated, balanced. 👌🏼

Integrated, balanced. 👌🏼

Apr 2nd, 2019

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.0

Excellent. Very multidimensional and suave. Ripe and beautifully layered

Excellent. Very multidimensional and suave. Ripe and beautifully layered

Apr 10th, 2018

Jason and Jennie

9.0

This probably needed air. Fruit was not showing . Remember liking this

This probably needed air. Fruit was not showing . Remember liking this

Nov 10th, 2017

8.0

Similar to their Cab, bolder bit a mismash of flavs makes my palate one confused little guy. No one taste stands out. Big, big tannins.

Similar to their Cab, bolder bit a mismash of flavs makes my palate one confused little guy. No one taste stands out. Big, big tannins.

May 5th, 2016

9.5

This is my favorite go to wine.

This is my favorite go to wine.

Oct 8th, 2015

9.3

Very smooth, well balanced

Very smooth, well balanced

Aug 28th, 2015

9.5

Nice fruit forward tannins with a rich dark red color.

Nice fruit forward tannins with a rich dark red color.

Jan 14th, 2015

Charlie Peterson

9.0

Hot, but smooth mouthfeel, great fruit - plum, cassis, raspberry. Good structure.

Hot, but smooth mouthfeel, great fruit - plum, cassis, raspberry. Good structure.

Dec 26th, 2014

10

To the NLCS and ALCS. Go Cardinals!!

To the NLCS and ALCS. Go Cardinals!!

Oct 8th, 2014

8.5

Good, inexpensive

Good, inexpensive

Feb 27th, 2014