Alderwood Creek

California Merlot

8.514 ratings

-no 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

8.3

At first taste after opening just terrible but with some air it softened to yield an average Merlot with high acidity for everyday meals. Some dark fruits and spices, medium oak.

At first taste after opening just terrible but with some air it softened to yield an average Merlot with high acidity for everyday meals. Some dark fruits and spices, medium oak.

Oct 13th, 2015

Michael T McAlhaney

8.5

Blueberries, blackberries and a trace of black olive - bring on the black olive pizza!

Blueberries, blackberries and a trace of black olive - bring on the black olive pizza!

Sep 28th, 2015

8.3

Not bad...tasting notes mention black olive...haven't found it yet...

Not bad...tasting notes mention black olive...haven't found it yet...

Sep 1st, 2015

8.9

Really nice! Low tannins,

Really nice! Low tannins,

May 26th, 2015

Meaty and structured. Medium plus body, thick and creamy. Blueberries, black cherries, pepper and oak on the nose. Cherry notes and peppery and woody on the palate.

Meaty and structured. Medium plus body, thick and creamy. Blueberries, black cherries, pepper and oak on the nose. Cherry notes and peppery and woody on the palate.

Aug 9th, 2015

8.8

Jay had this 8 years ago

Jay had this 8 years ago

May 21st, 2016

7.0

Kelly had this 9 years ago

Kelly had this 9 years ago

May 6th, 2016

10

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Nov 8th, 2015

Steven 'Fitz' Fitzsimmons

7.2

Steven had this 9 years ago

Steven had this 9 years ago

Sep 18th, 2015

8.0

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Aug 21st, 2015