Alexander Valley Vineyards

Estate Alexander Valley Merlot

8.817 ratings

-no pro ratings

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, 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

8.2

Smoked ham, spice box and prunes on the nose. Medium body. Gentle attack and smooth finish, with more stone fruits. Would go well with gamey meat!

Smoked ham, spice box and prunes on the nose. Medium body. Gentle attack and smooth finish, with more stone fruits. Would go well with gamey meat!

Jan 20th, 2016

Michelle Connely

9.1

Consumed 01/02/2016.

Consumed 01/02/2016.

Jan 4th, 2016

Alejandra Caceres

8.8

One of my favorite every day reds is a $12 merlot. Worth every penny!

One of my favorite every day reds is a $12 merlot. Worth every penny!

Dec 21st, 2015

9.0

With pork chops!

With pork chops!

Nov 23rd, 2015

Garon Goodspeed

8.7

I'm new

I'm new

Nov 22nd, 2015

8.7

Big fruit, dark and complex.

Big fruit, dark and complex.

Oct 26th, 2015

9.0

A very good Merlot, just short of excellent. Slight tannins. Pairs well with steak!

A very good Merlot, just short of excellent. Slight tannins. Pairs well with steak!

Jul 26th, 2015

8.5

Vanilla aroma and sweet "mixed berry" on the palate. Smooth oak with mild tannins. WBA

Vanilla aroma and sweet "mixed berry" on the palate. Smooth oak with mild tannins. WBA

May 15th, 2015

8.0

Meh. It's alright.

Meh. It's alright.

Mar 5th, 2015

9.1

Mark had the 2012 on January 2, 2015

Mark had the 2012 on January 2, 2015

Jan 3rd, 2015