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Paso Robles Merlot

8.67 ratings

-no pro ratings

Paso Robles, Central Coast, 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

8.4

Highly surprised at how good this Merlot is.

Highly surprised at how good this Merlot is.

Oct 9th, 2015

9.3

Deep, dark colour~flavours of cassis, chaparral, backyard plum and briar patch fruit.

Deep, dark colour~flavours of cassis, chaparral, backyard plum and briar patch fruit.

Sep 7th, 2014

8.6

A bit thin. Opened up after about 45 min. Better with food.

A bit thin. Opened up after about 45 min. Better with food.

Aug 4th, 2014

10

Very good merlot!! Jammy, but not in an unpleasant way. Slight tannin, not dry though. Good balance. Smooth, with a mild finish.

Very good merlot!! Jammy, but not in an unpleasant way. Slight tannin, not dry though. Good balance. Smooth, with a mild finish.

Jan 24th, 2014

8.7

Caridad had this 8 years ago

Caridad had this 8 years ago

Feb 16th, 2017

8.2

Bill had this 10 years ago

Bill had this 10 years ago

Jan 13th, 2015

7.0

Chris had this 11 years ago

Chris had this 11 years ago

Sep 12th, 2013