Cycles Gladiator

Central Coast Merlot

8.953 ratings
9.11 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
Randy Fuller

The nose gives off a telltale funk, belying the Syrah, especially after a few days open. The fruit is dark and moody and there are notes of spice and a sweet smell, like burnt caramel, on the nose. The sip is powerful, belligerent fruit and brawny tannins, so don’t be shy. Cook a big, dirty steak and throw it on a plate next to a glass of this.

The nose gives off a telltale funk, belying the Syrah, especially after a few days open. The fruit is dark and moody and there are notes of spice and a sweet smell, like burnt caramel, on the nose. The sip is powerful, belligerent fruit and brawny tannins, so don’t be shy. Cook a big, dirty steak and throw it on a plate next to a glass of this.

May 5th, 2016
Lori K
9.3

Well balanced, tons of fruit, low acid, buttery, very pleasant with cheese and crackers

Well balanced, tons of fruit, low acid, buttery, very pleasant with cheese and crackers

May 25th, 2020
Buffie Baldwin

Smooth, dry finish, notes of cherry.

Smooth, dry finish, notes of cherry.

Jul 19th, 2018
Becky Miller

Yummy! Would be great for house wine and sipping with appetizers

Yummy! Would be great for house wine and sipping with appetizers

Nov 5th, 2017
Octavian Darwin Tsen

Light cranberries, peppermint, and black pepper on the nose. Sweet, big-bodied, juicy with light, dry smoke. Suitable for any occasion!

Light cranberries, peppermint, and black pepper on the nose. Sweet, big-bodied, juicy with light, dry smoke. Suitable for any occasion!

Oct 15th, 2017
Hotaka Amemiya

カベルネ。スモーキーさがあり癖があまりない

カベルネ。スモーキーさがあり癖があまりない

Jan 29th, 2017
Lori K
9.3

Very fragrant nose with nice black pepper and currents. Smooth taste, low acid, lots of fruit. Tasted against little black dress merlot and it was almost as good. Great wine.

Very fragrant nose with nice black pepper and currents. Smooth taste, low acid, lots of fruit. Tasted against little black dress merlot and it was almost as good. Great wine.

Dec 11th, 2016
Lea
8.8

Dark and fruity and not too dry. Some initial spiciness. Dark chocolate and plums.

Dark and fruity and not too dry. Some initial spiciness. Dark chocolate and plums.

Jul 8th, 2016
LM
9.0

The Wine Feed Tasting at Elan City Center.

The Wine Feed Tasting at Elan City Center.

Mar 18th, 2016
Rachel Goodspeed

Full-bodied, not overly dry red.

Full-bodied, not overly dry red.

Feb 5th, 2016