Courtney Benham

Napa Valley Merlot

8.311 ratings

8.32 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

Top Notes For

Sipping Fine Wine

8.1

Deep Ruby, a bold Merlot with berry aromas and odd perfume spice. On the palate tart cherry and strawberry flavors with spice, cacao and leafy herb notes. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with earthy rustic cedar character. Drink now, no aging benefit!

Deep Ruby, a bold Merlot with berry aromas and odd perfume spice. On the palate tart cherry and strawberry flavors with spice, cacao and leafy herb notes. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with earthy rustic cedar character. Drink now, no aging benefit!

Feb 26th, 2021

9.0

Excellent. Should have rated 9.4

Excellent. Should have rated 9.4

Jul 19th, 2016

8.9

Low acid with medium tannins. Smokey nose with hints of cocoa, pepper and smoke on the palate. Quite nice.

Low acid with medium tannins. Smokey nose with hints of cocoa, pepper and smoke on the palate. Quite nice.

Jul 7th, 2016

8.2

Strong but missing flavor

Strong but missing flavor

May 2nd, 2016

6.1

Not our cup of tea.

Not our cup of tea.

Apr 3rd, 2016

Jonathan Reimer

8.6

Jonathan had this 8 years ago

Jonathan had this 8 years ago

Sep 22nd, 2016

7.5

Justin had this 8 years ago

Justin had this 8 years ago

Jun 5th, 2016

8.9

Staci had this 8 years ago

Staci had this 8 years ago

Mar 17th, 2016

8.8

Sean had this 8 years ago

Sean had this 8 years ago

Jan 17th, 2016

8.7

Doug had this 8 years ago

Doug had this 8 years ago

Jan 11th, 2016