Sean Minor

Nicole Marie Napa Valley Merlot Blend

8.9178 ratings
8.818 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot
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, Onion
Top Notes For
michael pandolfo

A well done non traditional blend (that's why I grabbed it). Bar-b-q something and pop this and you'll be happy. Slightly sweet lots of black fruit and a hint of smoke. Velvety mouthfeel with non existent tannins.

A well done non traditional blend (that's why I grabbed it). Bar-b-q something and pop this and you'll be happy. Slightly sweet lots of black fruit and a hint of smoke. Velvety mouthfeel with non existent tannins.

1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2017
Kristin the Wine Girl

A go-to red blend. Cab heavy and big.

A go-to red blend. Cab heavy and big.

Jan 20th, 2017
Louie Christensen

A really wacky blend that works! Zin, Merlot and some PS. Chocolate covered berries covered in cinnamon and allspice. Lush, warm, and mouth filling. Would be a great Thanksgiving wine.

A really wacky blend that works! Zin, Merlot and some PS. Chocolate covered berries covered in cinnamon and allspice. Lush, warm, and mouth filling. Would be a great Thanksgiving wine.

Oct 22nd, 2016
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.6

Uncommon blend of 52pct Merlot, 29 pct Zinfandel, with petit Verdot and Petit Sirah. Oak treatment, vanilla, Cinnamon, ripe, dark fruit, and -----is that root beer? One of the most aromatic wines I've tasted recently.

Uncommon blend of 52pct Merlot, 29 pct Zinfandel, with petit Verdot and Petit Sirah. Oak treatment, vanilla, Cinnamon, ripe, dark fruit, and -----is that root beer? One of the most aromatic wines I've tasted recently.

May 11th, 2016
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.2

Really like Sean Minor Pinot Noir but this Merlot, Zinhandel, petite Verdot, Petite Sirah blend seemed off to me. Not faulty but not to my taste.

Really like Sean Minor Pinot Noir but this Merlot, Zinhandel, petite Verdot, Petite Sirah blend seemed off to me. Not faulty but not to my taste.

Feb 20th, 2016
Nathan Claiborn

Screams California, fruit for days.

Screams California, fruit for days.

Jul 24th, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.7

Seems to be heavy on American oak but still pleasing

Seems to be heavy on American oak but still pleasing

Jan 14th, 2015
Valerie Harrell

Surprised me… really enjoyed! Can’t remember where I picked it up…maybe C.Consortium

Surprised me… really enjoyed! Can’t remember where I picked it up…maybe C.Consortium

Mar 6th, 2022
Rocco Gonzalez

Front up front with easy tobacco/black pepper

Front up front with easy tobacco/black pepper

Oct 20th, 2021
Victoria P

Super easy drink, probably can’t stand up to heavy food, no real linger or Tannin … Good pounder, nice flavor

Super easy drink, probably can’t stand up to heavy food, no real linger or Tannin … Good pounder, nice flavor

Oct 7th, 2021