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Arbor Bench Vineyards

Reflections Dry Creek Valley Meritage Blend

8.916 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck

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Arbor Bench VineyardsDry Creek Valley, Sonoma CountyMerlot
Top Notes For
John Greer
8.8

Had this last year. Middle of the road held up well over the years.

Had this last year. Middle of the road held up well over the years.

Mar 24th, 2025
Roger Ray
9.0

"deep garnet red, with a complex aroma of dark berries and subtle oak vanilla. A soft round entry builds to a creamy balanced mid palate of dark fruit and vanilla, carrying to a long lingering finish."

"deep garnet red, with a complex aroma of dark berries and subtle oak vanilla. A soft round entry builds to a creamy balanced mid palate of dark fruit and vanilla, carrying to a long lingering finish."

Jul 12th, 2024
John Greer
8.8

Nice blend full bodied

Nice blend full bodied

Jan 27th, 2024
Roger Ray
9.1

"deep garnet red, with a complex aroma of dark berries and subtle oak vanilla. A soft round entry builds to a creamy balanced mid palate of dark fruit and vanilla carrying to a long lingering finish."

"deep garnet red, with a complex aroma of dark berries and subtle oak vanilla. A soft round entry builds to a creamy balanced mid palate of dark fruit and vanilla carrying to a long lingering finish."

Sep 21st, 2023
Dimes
8.7

Definitely dry creek valley. Grainy

Definitely dry creek valley. Grainy

Nov 15th, 2019
Hiro Yamanaka
8.1

A smooth enjoyable blend.

A smooth enjoyable blend.

Nov 17th, 2018
Daniel Ciolek
8.9

Nice Meritage but not spectacular takes a little while to open to mellow out. It has a bite when first uncorked.

Nice Meritage but not spectacular takes a little while to open to mellow out. It has a bite when first uncorked.

Oct 28th, 2018
Angelo Casagrande
8.6

Decent fruit but I couldn't get past the alcohol heat I how or with each sip. Maybe better in the winter?

Decent fruit but I couldn't get past the alcohol heat I how or with each sip. Maybe better in the winter?

Jun 2nd, 2018
Walter Fahr

Several of us enjoyed the 2013 vintage in 2019. A bit of a bite. Nice nose. Others felt the Malbec predominanted. Easy to drink without food

Several of us enjoyed the 2013 vintage in 2019. A bit of a bite. Nice nose. Others felt the Malbec predominanted. Easy to drink without food

Apr 21st, 2019
Michael Centanni
8.7

Michael had this a year ago

Michael had this a year ago

Nov 10th, 2023