Alexander Valley Vineyards
Estate Alexander Valley Merlot
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Pretty nose of red and black fruits, wood, earth, herbs, chocolates, celery, black coffee and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cherries, earth, black coffee, light wood, spices, chocolates and herbs.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 6 year old Merlot from Alexander Valley is drinking at its peak right now. Loved the nose here.
Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.
I had this vintage 3 years ago and it is drinking much better now. Will continue to drink nicely in the next couple of years.
100% Merlot grapes were aged in (25% new) French Oak barrels for 14 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$20.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Pretty nose of red and black fruits, wood, earth, herbs, chocolates, celery, black coffee and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cherries, earth, black coffee, light wood, spices, chocolates and herbs.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 6 year old Merlot from Alexander Valley is drinking at its peak right now. Loved the nose here.
Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.
I had this vintage 3 years ago and it is drinking much better now. Will continue to drink nicely in the next couple of years.
100% Merlot grapes were aged in (25% new) French Oak barrels for 14 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$20.
red fruits- dried, subtle oak, herb note. firm grippy tannins. nice
red fruits- dried, subtle oak, herb note. firm grippy tannins. nice
Jan 13th, 2023
A decent enough wine for the price point, this merlot has balanced oak and acidity.
A decent enough wine for the price point, this merlot has balanced oak and acidity.
Jan 18th, 2022This is a nice and easy drinking Merlot from Alexander Valley.
Dry on the palate and fruit forward.
Showing cherries, currants, plums, strawberries, wood, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, tobacco and spices.
Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food. A good party wine too. Tangy and interesting.
100% Merlot grapes were aged in French and American oak barrels for 14 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$23.
This is a nice and easy drinking Merlot from Alexander Valley.
Dry on the palate and fruit forward.
Showing cherries, currants, plums, strawberries, wood, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, tobacco and spices.
Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food. A good party wine too. Tangy and interesting.
100% Merlot grapes were aged in French and American oak barrels for 14 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$23.
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose with black currants, cedar, black plums, cherries, vanilla, licorice, herbs, vegetables, earth, tobacco, dark chocolates and spices.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with cherries, currants, plums, vegetables, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light vegetables and peppercorn.
Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice everyday wine from Alexander Valley. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Tangy and spicy.
Needs an hour to open up properly.
Drinking nicely, although still young. Need a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly.
I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. A good wine to pair with pizza or pasta.
100% Merlot grapes were aged in J (25% new) French and American oak barrels for 14 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$23.
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose with black currants, cedar, black plums, cherries, vanilla, licorice, herbs, vegetables, earth, tobacco, dark chocolates and spices.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with cherries, currants, plums, vegetables, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light vegetables and peppercorn.
Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice everyday wine from Alexander Valley. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Tangy and spicy.
Needs an hour to open up properly.
Drinking nicely, although still young. Need a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly.
I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. A good wine to pair with pizza or pasta.
100% Merlot grapes were aged in J (25% new) French and American oak barrels for 14 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$23.
Bright and fruity with balanced acidity. Dusty tannins... Great with food.
Bright and fruity with balanced acidity. Dusty tannins... Great with food.
1 person found it helpfulMar 9th, 2015
Not your average CA merlot. Bordeaux barnyard tastiness. Lovely!
Not your average CA merlot. Bordeaux barnyard tastiness. Lovely!
1 person found it helpfulJun 16th, 2014
A bigger earthy dark fruit merlot with good oaky spice.
A bigger earthy dark fruit merlot with good oaky spice.
1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2014Solid merlot with a little complexity. Berry aromas with a hint of spice.
Solid merlot with a little complexity. Berry aromas with a hint of spice.
1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2013
Alexander Valley Vineyards is owned and operated by the Harry Wetzel family. Founded in 1975, it is located on Cyrus Alexander's old homestead. Deep red with aromas of dark berries and spice. Blackberry and black cherry flavors with herb pepper spice, fine but noticeable tannins, overall good balance. Medium finish ending with mineral tones.
Alexander Valley Vineyards is owned and operated by the Harry Wetzel family. Founded in 1975, it is located on Cyrus Alexander's old homestead. Deep red with aromas of dark berries and spice. Blackberry and black cherry flavors with herb pepper spice, fine but noticeable tannins, overall good balance. Medium finish ending with mineral tones.
Jun 16th, 2017