Bravante Vineyards

Trio Howell Mountain Merlot Blend

9.212 ratings

-no pro ratings

Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

8.6

Short finish on mid-palate. Lacks balance, which is made up for in its overall softness.

Short finish on mid-palate. Lacks balance, which is made up for in its overall softness.

Nov 14th, 2015

10

Smoky, very mild tannins. Juicy ripe black cherry, plum, hints of vanilla on the nose with a little spice.

Smoky, very mild tannins. Juicy ripe black cherry, plum, hints of vanilla on the nose with a little spice.

Feb 16th, 2015

8.8

Not bad. Needs a few years. Lots of tannins and decent minerality.

Not bad. Needs a few years. Lots of tannins and decent minerality.

Dec 31st, 2014

Trace Knoblauch

9.5

Trace had this 7 years ago

Trace had this 7 years ago

Dec 3rd, 2016

Melissa Morales

9.0

Melissa had this 8 years ago

Melissa had this 8 years ago

Nov 24th, 2015

8.9

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Matt had this 9 years ago

Sep 19th, 2015

9.3

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David had this 9 years ago

Jun 6th, 2015

Patrick McMillan

9.0

Patrick had this 9 years ago

Patrick had this 9 years ago

Apr 24th, 2015

8.8

Ed had this 9 years ago

Ed had this 9 years ago

Nov 7th, 2014

8.9

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Samir had this 10 years ago

Sep 26th, 2014