Bonterra Vineyards

California Merlot

8.731 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
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 berry fruits and herb spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with vanilla spice, cacao and herb notes. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with earthy spice character. Drink now, no aging benefit.

Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and herb spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with vanilla spice, cacao and herb notes. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with earthy spice character. Drink now, no aging benefit.

Feb 14th, 2023
Jess

I used this for a mulled wine, which worked well. I thought it was a decent merlot for the price point

I used this for a mulled wine, which worked well. I thought it was a decent merlot for the price point

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2020
Leah Hinton

Smooth. Needed to breathe. Smooth. More tannins than the others we had tonight. At Teri’s house. March 6, 2024 after cj came home from Florida. Cj brought this one. Organic grapes.

Smooth. Needed to breathe. Smooth. More tannins than the others we had tonight. At Teri’s house. March 6, 2024 after cj came home from Florida. Cj brought this one. Organic grapes.

Mar 7th, 2024
Luis Rodriguez

Good for its price

Good for its price

Dec 11th, 2022
Shari

Enjoyed this with sushi and Chinese food

Enjoyed this with sushi and Chinese food

Apr 27th, 2022
Amy Simone

Soft with black cherry flavors

Soft with black cherry flavors

Apr 3rd, 2022
Tree Kilpatrick

Still has that classic pretty label. Dark red, purple. Aroma is pretty basic. Old paper and fruits. Flavors are also pretty basic. Has a vanilla/caramel streak but it’s restrained. Mostly balanced nice fruit and a hint of herbs. This is a great every night or party wine.

Still has that classic pretty label. Dark red, purple. Aroma is pretty basic. Old paper and fruits. Flavors are also pretty basic. Has a vanilla/caramel streak but it’s restrained. Mostly balanced nice fruit and a hint of herbs. This is a great every night or party wine.

Apr 27th, 2021
Marilyn Sanders

Very dry. Tongue is stuck to the roof of my mouth! Not for me.

Very dry. Tongue is stuck to the roof of my mouth! Not for me.

Jul 29th, 2019
Sara Gill

Good easy to drink we both enjoyed

Good easy to drink we both enjoyed

Apr 16th, 2019
Kathy Kroeker

This is actually a 91 pt. Wine. It’s an excellent merlot

This is actually a 91 pt. Wine. It’s an excellent merlot

Mar 26th, 2019