Cloud Break Wines

Barrel Reserve California Merlot

8.618 ratings
8.72 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
"Odedi"

A simple Merlot from California.

Showing black fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco and spices.

Medium bodied with medium minus acidity.

Dry on the palate with some RS.

Feels like any other inexpensive red blend from California. No typicity really, but easy drinking, even by itself. Good for the week day.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

87 points.

$9.

A simple Merlot from California.

Showing black fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco and spices.

Medium bodied with medium minus acidity.

Dry on the palate with some RS.

Feels like any other inexpensive red blend from California. No typicity really, but easy drinking, even by itself. Good for the week day.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

87 points.

$9.

Jul 21st, 2021
Byron C Mayes

Dark red purple in the glass. Abundant nose of black plum and a bit of grapey vanilla. Nose echoes the palate to a tee. Medium acidity. Medium minus tannins. An solid if simple easy-drinking Merlot. Great with burgers, stews, and strong cheeses. I’m having mine with chicken Marsala.

Dark red purple in the glass. Abundant nose of black plum and a bit of grapey vanilla. Nose echoes the palate to a tee. Medium acidity. Medium minus tannins. An solid if simple easy-drinking Merlot. Great with burgers, stews, and strong cheeses. I’m having mine with chicken Marsala.

Nov 23rd, 2019
Tiara

It was drinkable, but I wouldn’t purchase again.

It was drinkable, but I wouldn’t purchase again.

Feb 7th, 2023
James Lee

Great for the price

Great for the price

May 22nd, 2021
Oscar Rosales

Interesting merlot!!

Interesting merlot!!

Sep 20th, 2020
Amanda Wadeson

Ryan brought for Christmas 2019

Ryan brought for Christmas 2019

Jan 5th, 2020
Tim Vandy

Bought from Total Wine. Smooth and crisp.

Bought from Total Wine. Smooth and crisp.

Jan 3rd, 2020
Terri Dwyer

Terri had this 3 months ago

Terri had this 3 months ago

Sep 1st, 2024
Jamie Noon

Jamie had this 2 years ago

Jamie had this 2 years ago

Sep 26th, 2022
Philip Micha

Philip had this 4 years ago

Philip had this 4 years ago

Mar 26th, 2021