Buena Vista Winery

Carneros Merlot

8.654 ratings
8.53 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, 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
Rich Friedland

This was decent. Paired well with roasted meat and winter vegetables. But not something memorable.

This was decent. Paired well with roasted meat and winter vegetables. But not something memorable.

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2016
Djamila Brooks

Woody and hints of anise... or matchsticks... on end palate. Ripe fruit, some pepper. Heavy. Not my favorite but has drinkability. From TJs for less than 15

Woody and hints of anise... or matchsticks... on end palate. Ripe fruit, some pepper. Heavy. Not my favorite but has drinkability. From TJs for less than 15

1 person found it helpfulJan 30th, 2016
Cindy Benedict

Excellent

Excellent

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2012
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.7

Really tasted like old world Bordeaux called right bank but I like it..

Really tasted like old world Bordeaux called right bank but I like it..

Jun 11th, 2017
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.7

Cherries on the aromas with a green twist. Full-body, nice tart balance. Juicy. Moderate alcohol.

Cherries on the aromas with a green twist. Full-body, nice tart balance. Juicy. Moderate alcohol.

Mar 13th, 2017
Rufus King

Rich, smooth Merlot at Legal Seafood at Logan

Rich, smooth Merlot at Legal Seafood at Logan

Apr 21st, 2018
Nvr8787

Bought from trader joes. Too bland with a sweet finish. Will not buy again.

Bought from trader joes. Too bland with a sweet finish. Will not buy again.

May 13th, 2016
Jane Day

Pleasant easy drinking. Bright nose. Good long palate.

Pleasant easy drinking. Bright nose. Good long palate.

Mar 20th, 2016
Doug McNeil

Full body. Nice rich blackberry flavor.

Full body. Nice rich blackberry flavor.

Nov 25th, 2015
T.Sean Hamilton

2011 vintage. Fantastic value. The green peppercorn is the main attraction here.

2011 vintage. Fantastic value. The green peppercorn is the main attraction here.

Jul 3rd, 2015