Barlow Vineyards

Calistoga Merlot

8.818 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
Calistoga, Napa Valley, 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruit and herb spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and raspberry with cacao, licorice and earthy herb notes. Fine soft tannins, nice acidity, good balance on long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and cedar notes. Drinking well now! Tasting Sample!

Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruit and herb spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and raspberry with cacao, licorice and earthy herb notes. Fine soft tannins, nice acidity, good balance on long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and cedar notes. Drinking well now! Tasting Sample!

Dec 19th, 2021
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

8.8

Great fruit. Soft tannins. Lovely acidity on the back finish

Great fruit. Soft tannins. Lovely acidity on the back finish

May 1st, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.1

All estate grown 100% varietal a very sweet bouquet

All estate grown 100% varietal a very sweet bouquet

Jul 29th, 2014
JKT
8.9

Well made Merlot with good balance and not jammy or over oaked. Perfect with the Asian pork strips. Medium length. Black fruits and hints of earth. 6 bottles at AA8 so can’t complain! Opened 12/8/20. Just a smidge of Sherry oxidative note? Again went well with Evan's ribs

Well made Merlot with good balance and not jammy or over oaked. Perfect with the Asian pork strips. Medium length. Black fruits and hints of earth. 6 bottles at AA8 so can’t complain! Opened 12/8/20. Just a smidge of Sherry oxidative note? Again went well with Evan's ribs

Jun 26th, 2020
Zachary Osness

91+

Oct 8th, 2014
Brandon Woo

Gentle tongue but fruity, good balance of zesty fruitiness and smooth balance

Gentle tongue but fruity, good balance of zesty fruitiness and smooth balance

Jun 26th, 2014
Zachary Osness

91

Jun 4th, 2014
Zachary Osness

87-89

Feb 23rd, 2014
Gary Sharpsteen

Great wine for the price

Great wine for the price

Aug 29th, 2016
Charles Stanley

Charles had this 8 years ago

Charles had this 8 years ago

Oct 1st, 2016