Challis Lane

California Merlot

8.547 ratings
8.51 pro ratings
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
Tobin Trevarthen

A decent Merlot that held up nicely over the evening.

A decent Merlot that held up nicely over the evening.

Apr 28th, 2019
Matt Reed

Tastes better than it smells. Super cheap at $10. Nothing special about it outside of price. Finish is really short.

Tastes better than it smells. Super cheap at $10. Nothing special about it outside of price. Finish is really short.

1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2014
Los Shaws

A bit juicy, very smooth without much depth but a pleasant nose. Very drinkable

Gold, SF chronicle
$5

A bit juicy, very smooth without much depth but a pleasant nose. Very drinkable

Gold, SF chronicle
$5

Jun 18th, 2018
Stephen LaFata

Warm, sweet notes of blackberries. Nice finish.

Warm, sweet notes of blackberries. Nice finish.

Feb 18th, 2018
Shae Mann

Fruity smell and sweet fruity taste. Good for people who want a slightly sweeter red, not my favorite.

Fruity smell and sweet fruity taste. Good for people who want a slightly sweeter red, not my favorite.

Dec 24th, 2017
Adam Brown

Easy to drink but slightly bitter and bland .

Easy to drink but slightly bitter and bland .

Jan 6th, 2016
Sam
8.9

Surprisingly prominent dark fruits. Very plum tasting with a good splash of oak. Medium light body. Tannins aren't too harsh. Pleasant wine.

Surprisingly prominent dark fruits. Very plum tasting with a good splash of oak. Medium light body. Tannins aren't too harsh. Pleasant wine.

Nov 12th, 2015
Arianna Bowley

good but I prefer something sweeter

good but I prefer something sweeter

Jan 12th, 2015
Lisa Crilley

Easy, drinkable light tannins.

Easy, drinkable light tannins.

Sep 30th, 2014
Bobby Andreano

Not sure kinda right down the middle.

Not sure kinda right down the middle.

Sep 4th, 2014