Robert Keenan Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

9.026 ratings
8.85 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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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Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.8

Purchased on the cruise for $66.00 ($38.94 with discount) for lunch and Sabor, the mexican restaurant.

Medium ruby red with garnet edges. Seemed a bit older on the nose with notes of forest floor and dried black cherries. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. Notes of burnt spices, cinnamon, wood, dark raspberries and leather on the palate. Dry medium to medium plus finish. Drink till 2021

Purchased on the cruise for $66.00 ($38.94 with discount) for lunch and Sabor, the mexican restaurant.

Medium ruby red with garnet edges. Seemed a bit older on the nose with notes of forest floor and dried black cherries. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. Notes of burnt spices, cinnamon, wood, dark raspberries and leather on the palate. Dry medium to medium plus finish. Drink till 2021

Sep 11th, 2017
Allison Lyzenga

Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of blackberry, black plum, blueberry, eucalyptus, vanilla; youthful; dry, medium acid, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors of blackberry, plum, vanilla; acceptable

Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of blackberry, black plum, blueberry, eucalyptus, vanilla; youthful; dry, medium acid, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors of blackberry, plum, vanilla; acceptable

1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2017
Kevin Kaley

Pleased with is wine. I've been impressed with Keenan and this keeps it going. Pepper, tobacco and bold black fruit on the nose. Smooth, with some time spent in the air. A bit dry on the tongue but smooth from start to finish. Enjoyed with an Orzo pasta dish with chicken and a pesto drizzling.

Pleased with is wine. I've been impressed with Keenan and this keeps it going. Pepper, tobacco and bold black fruit on the nose. Smooth, with some time spent in the air. A bit dry on the tongue but smooth from start to finish. Enjoyed with an Orzo pasta dish with chicken and a pesto drizzling.

Mar 26th, 2021
Nena Madonia

Not a typical merlot.

Not a typical merlot.

Aug 29th, 2018
Marco Rodriguez

Heavier Merlot. Smooth upfront. Lots of earthy tones and spice. Medium tannins and can get some tartness at the end.

Heavier Merlot. Smooth upfront. Lots of earthy tones and spice. Medium tannins and can get some tartness at the end.

Apr 27th, 2018
michael pandolfo

Hard to accurately judge as bottle was served warm. Very young and need decanting time. Nose is closed. Medium weight and warm red fruit. Short finish and hard tannins in the finish.

Hard to accurately judge as bottle was served warm. Very young and need decanting time. Nose is closed. Medium weight and warm red fruit. Short finish and hard tannins in the finish.

Aug 5th, 2017
John Berghoff

John had this 7 years ago

John had this 7 years ago

May 25th, 2017
Nick Apone

Nick had this 7 years ago

Nick had this 7 years ago

Apr 20th, 2017
jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.2

jesus had this 7 years ago

jesus had this 7 years ago

Oct 30th, 2016
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

Sheri had this 5 years ago

Sheri had this 5 years ago

Oct 2nd, 2019