Merryvale Vineyards

Forward Kidd Napa Valley Red Blend

9.096 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Andrew Olsen

Lots of fruit. Lots of goodness. Let it breath first

Lots of fruit. Lots of goodness. Let it breath first

2 people found it helpfulMay 25th, 2019
John Murphy

Very nice. Fruit forward. Nice oak balance. Blackberry. Like camping in the woods. Think Hozier. In the Woods Somewhere.

Very nice. Fruit forward. Nice oak balance. Blackberry. Like camping in the woods. Think Hozier. In the Woods Somewhere.

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2020
Jody Scharf

Freaking winelicious. Another blend that will fulfill your wine sitch.

Freaking winelicious. Another blend that will fulfill your wine sitch.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2019
Shelby John

Great wine, perfect for any occasion

Great wine, perfect for any occasion

1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2017
Aaron Means

Not overly ripe. Great texture, ripeness, everything in its place. Great value.

Not overly ripe. Great texture, ripeness, everything in its place. Great value.

1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2017
Kapyrick Wine

V12. Nice fruit bomb. Cedar nose with a hint of eucalyptus. Juicy blue and blackberry fruit. Hints of mocha with a velvety finish. Easy drinker.

V12. Nice fruit bomb. Cedar nose with a hint of eucalyptus. Juicy blue and blackberry fruit. Hints of mocha with a velvety finish. Easy drinker.

1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2017
Rochelle

Very good medium full flavor Jammy fig notes a little bit of Cedar and cardamom on the backend taste like a pretty high-end wine that's been sitting just perfect on pour!

Very good medium full flavor Jammy fig notes a little bit of Cedar and cardamom on the backend taste like a pretty high-end wine that's been sitting just perfect on pour!

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2017
Michael Schamis

Rich, fruit-forward nose with notes of juicy stewed plums, cassis, black berries, cherries, pomegranate, baking spices and just a touch of oak. Bright, juicy and rich on the palate with loads of spice. Flavors of fleshy black plums, black cherries, and a touch of pomegranate leads to nice spice, a touch of herbs and cedar and very soft tannins all balanced out by soft acidity. The finish is long and juicy with bright, lingering acidity and baking spice. Pairs with Emeril's pork candy ribs and mac and cheese. Delicious!

Rich, fruit-forward nose with notes of juicy stewed plums, cassis, black berries, cherries, pomegranate, baking spices and just a touch of oak. Bright, juicy and rich on the palate with loads of spice. Flavors of fleshy black plums, black cherries, and a touch of pomegranate leads to nice spice, a touch of herbs and cedar and very soft tannins all balanced out by soft acidity. The finish is long and juicy with bright, lingering acidity and baking spice. Pairs with Emeril's pork candy ribs and mac and cheese. Delicious!

1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2017
Susan Mannain

This is one Bombastic Big Bottom Boy

This is one Bombastic Big Bottom Boy

Mar 13th, 2015
Heather Venard

This is a really great - jammy without being overly sweet and enough tannins and dryness to balance it out. Really an excellent blend.

This is a really great - jammy without being overly sweet and enough tannins and dryness to balance it out. Really an excellent blend.

May 15th, 2022