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Toasted Head

Barrel Aged North Coast Merlot

8.875 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
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

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Toasted HeadNorth Coast, CaliforniaMerlot
Top Notes For
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.8

Found this gem in a grocery store in the Ozarks. They were nice enough to she it for 12 years for me 😉. In really good shape but probably already peaked.

Found this gem in a grocery store in the Ozarks. They were nice enough to she it for 12 years for me 😉. In really good shape but probably already peaked.

May 27th, 2018
Aaron Miller
9.1

I think the Toasted Head reds are excellent value for money. We buy them regularly for just $10 a bottle. A bit oaky - I believe the name refers to charring the barrel. Worth decanting or enjoying day 2.

I think the Toasted Head reds are excellent value for money. We buy them regularly for just $10 a bottle. A bit oaky - I believe the name refers to charring the barrel. Worth decanting or enjoying day 2.

3 people found it helpfulOct 12th, 2014
M. Sidney Beckman
8.1

Very good; fairly inexpensive wine with a mild bite and reasonable fruity complexion for a merlot.

Very good; fairly inexpensive wine with a mild bite and reasonable fruity complexion for a merlot.

2 people found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014
John Minervini
9.8

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

2 people found it helpfulDec 27th, 2013
Dave Hudson
8.6

Decent and grows on you.

Decent and grows on you.

May 13th, 2018
Lorraine Washington
9.0

Berg good inexpensive merlot. Nice finish

Berg good inexpensive merlot. Nice finish

May 6th, 2016
Ruth Jones
9.0

Dry, smooth, mellow fruit flavor, light fruit finish, easy to drink, nice

Dry, smooth, mellow fruit flavor, light fruit finish, easy to drink, nice

Oct 15th, 2015
Filip Mares
7.0

Tasted weird

Tasted weird

Apr 26th, 2015
Kori Carmichael
9.0

Fruity but not sweet, very oaky. Nice wine! Smells kind of like crayons, but in a good way. And a little bit of black licorice.

Fruity but not sweet, very oaky. Nice wine! Smells kind of like crayons, but in a good way. And a little bit of black licorice.

Mar 27th, 2015
B B
9.0

Oak finish.

Oak finish.

Mar 22nd, 2015