Berthoud Vineyards

Ursus Minor Merlot Blend

8.39 ratings

8.72 pro ratings

Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot

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, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

8.4

An aged Bordeaux blend from Sonoma. Couldn't tell if it was made in an old world style or the age had just mellowed it. Guessing a little bit of both. Either way a smooth, easy drinker.

An aged Bordeaux blend from Sonoma. Couldn't tell if it was made in an old world style or the age had just mellowed it. Guessing a little bit of both. Either way a smooth, easy drinker.

Feb 17th, 2015

7.4

It's ok

It's ok

Mar 12th, 2016

Anne-Reed Angino

8.0

Deep purple color. Smooth to finish. Somewhat dry. Paired well with pork cutlets.

Deep purple color. Smooth to finish. Somewhat dry. Paired well with pork cutlets.

Dec 29th, 2015

8.3

Has an inky aroma and no complexity.

Has an inky aroma and no complexity.

Sep 21st, 2014

LaQuaffing Table

8.5

Really nice red blend. Deep purple color. Dark fruit on the nose. Ripe black plum. Taste medium dry. Not a lot on the finish for such a heavy looking red but a nice Bordeaux style red over all. Good with steak.

Really nice red blend. Deep purple color. Dark fruit on the nose. Ripe black plum. Taste medium dry. Not a lot on the finish for such a heavy looking red but a nice Bordeaux style red over all. Good with steak.

May 24th, 2014

9.0

Paul had this 6 years ago

Paul had this 6 years ago

Aug 13th, 2018

9.3

Jill had this 7 years ago

Jill had this 7 years ago

Jul 17th, 2017

7.5

Jason had this 9 years ago

Jason had this 9 years ago

Nov 26th, 2015

8.4

Jason had this 11 years ago

Jason had this 11 years ago

Sep 14th, 2013

Ryan had this 11 years ago

Ryan had this 11 years ago

Apr 25th, 2014