J & M Wehner

Church Creek Merlot

8.612 ratings
8.61 pro ratings
Virginia, 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
Joseph Hernandez

Associate Digital Editor Wine Enthusiast Magazine

8.6

Surprisingly fresh! Bright currants and a hint of mint

Surprisingly fresh! Bright currants and a hint of mint

Nov 8th, 2014
Nicole Tyler

Omg I hate Virginia wine, but someone insisted that I try this. Great dry red with some smoky and tobacco notes. Can’t wait to check out the vineyard!

Omg I hate Virginia wine, but someone insisted that I try this. Great dry red with some smoky and tobacco notes. Can’t wait to check out the vineyard!

Oct 16th, 2022
ESF
8.4

No signs of age, very inky & opaque, some black fruit w/green edge to it, spices, peppery but not much complexity on nose. Very subdued favors on palate. Left this open for hours, tried the next day as well. Decent but expected more.

No signs of age, very inky & opaque, some black fruit w/green edge to it, spices, peppery but not much complexity on nose. Very subdued favors on palate. Left this open for hours, tried the next day as well. Decent but expected more.

Apr 15th, 2022
Kristin Cancellieri

Soft silky sophisticated elegance black currant and black cherry fruits dried herbage and soft baking spice. Lamb burger and feta pairing well.

Soft silky sophisticated elegance black currant and black cherry fruits dried herbage and soft baking spice. Lamb burger and feta pairing well.

Jul 2nd, 2021
Kristin Cancellieri

Soft tannins, cherry brambles and hint of dried herbs. Very pleasant.

Soft tannins, cherry brambles and hint of dried herbs. Very pleasant.

Mar 2nd, 2019
Jess Bakas

Bright fruit flavors and soft, plush tannins make this a drinkable crowd-pleaser.

Bright fruit flavors and soft, plush tannins make this a drinkable crowd-pleaser.

Jun 24th, 2017
Kristin Cancellieri

Not very complex but light and crisp with red berry tastes hint of mint and a slight effervescence. Nice to sip on its own.

Not very complex but light and crisp with red berry tastes hint of mint and a slight effervescence. Nice to sip on its own.

Jun 10th, 2016
Gregory Joiner

A young and fruity nose compliments a mostly opaque onyx appearance. A slightly earthy attack leads to a semi sweet midpalete and finishes very tart. A young wine that lacks the usual complexities of a Merlot but makes up for it with crispness. More cellering would probably lead to a note classic Merlot taste.

A young and fruity nose compliments a mostly opaque onyx appearance. A slightly earthy attack leads to a semi sweet midpalete and finishes very tart. A young wine that lacks the usual complexities of a Merlot but makes up for it with crispness. More cellering would probably lead to a note classic Merlot taste.

Apr 5th, 2016
Michelle Liu

Rainy night red

Rainy night red

Oct 3rd, 2015
Brent Polly

Brent had this 6 years ago

Brent had this 6 years ago

Nov 4th, 2018