Barnett Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

9.218 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
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
Brian S

Lovely 2018, great blue and red fruit, coffee, bittersweet chocolate, menthol.

Lovely 2018, great blue and red fruit, coffee, bittersweet chocolate, menthol.

Jun 6th, 2021
Brandon T

Haven’t had this in 9 months - blind tasted and thought it was taking on some cab-like characteristics.. Really enjoyable merlot.

Haven’t had this in 9 months - blind tasted and thought it was taking on some cab-like characteristics.. Really enjoyable merlot.

Dec 12th, 2019
Robert Henalt

Beautiful dark ruby color. Dark red fruits, mild oak and tannins. Medium finish. Excellent

Beautiful dark ruby color. Dark red fruits, mild oak and tannins. Medium finish. Excellent

Apr 22nd, 2019
Kirk F
9.2

So glad Merlot is making a strong comeback and this is a great example of why. Plush and juicy, with a jammy sweetness. Yummy. Don’t mind @Jeff Hennike and his display of affection. 😂

So glad Merlot is making a strong comeback and this is a great example of why. Plush and juicy, with a jammy sweetness. Yummy. Don’t mind @Jeff Hennike and his display of affection. 😂

Aug 11th, 2018
Vin d’Ottawa

Bold, thick, inky, strong.

Bold, thick, inky, strong.

Oct 2nd, 2016
D Kent
8.8

Soft, fruity and short. Good but not my favorite.

Soft, fruity and short. Good but not my favorite.

Mar 20th, 2016
John Berghoff

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Mar 21st, 2017
Caylen Schlitz

Caylen had this 3 years ago

Caylen had this 3 years ago

Mar 18th, 2022
Lou Polsinello III

Lou Polsinello had this 4 years ago

Lou Polsinello had this 4 years ago

Dec 25th, 2020
Jeremy Wintroub

Jeremy had this 7 years ago

Jeremy had this 7 years ago

Mar 25th, 2018