Courtney Benham

Central Coast HAndcrafted Merlot

8.726 ratings

-no pro ratings

Central 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

8.5

Enjoyable light Merlot with forward berry and fruit

Enjoyable light Merlot with forward berry and fruit

Jan 23rd, 2020

8.0

6/19. Required considerable time in the decanter to open up to a mediocre Merlot.

6/19. Required considerable time in the decanter to open up to a mediocre Merlot.

Jul 9th, 2019

9.0

Found this Merlot to be very delightful, strong fruit front flavors.

Found this Merlot to be very delightful, strong fruit front flavors.

Nov 24th, 2018

8.6

Big, round, and juicy with black fruits chocolate and just a hint of fresh herbs. This is not a merlot trying to be a cab, and I like that.

Big, round, and juicy with black fruits chocolate and just a hint of fresh herbs. This is not a merlot trying to be a cab, and I like that.

Sep 9th, 2018

8.7

Not sweet

Not sweet

Aug 25th, 2018

7.5

Good

Good

May 31st, 2018

8.7

Moce smooth and slightly dry. Not too sweet. Very mice and. drinkable

Moce smooth and slightly dry. Not too sweet. Very mice and. drinkable

Jan 15th, 2018

9.2

Good for the price

Good for the price

Jan 14th, 2018

Christy L Newmm

9.4

Delicious, very smooth

Delicious, very smooth

Nov 25th, 2017

8.9

Surprised I liked a merlot. Light and refreshing

Surprised I liked a merlot. Light and refreshing

Oct 1st, 2017