Dark Horse Wines

The Original California Merlot

8.536 ratings
-no 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
Randy Fuller

This wine comes on strong, with a nose of blackberry and anise, joined by lesser touches of smoke and leather. On the palate, watch out for those tannins. They bite. Oak is noticeable, to be sure, but it's a sweet effect rather than a savory one. The wine is medium-dark ruby in color at the edges, blackening nearer the core.

This wine comes on strong, with a nose of blackberry and anise, joined by lesser touches of smoke and leather. On the palate, watch out for those tannins. They bite. Oak is noticeable, to be sure, but it's a sweet effect rather than a savory one. The wine is medium-dark ruby in color at the edges, blackening nearer the core.

Apr 22nd, 2019
Laura Allen

Just not smooth enough - too dry - but as it breathes over a couple days more. Enjoyable.

Just not smooth enough - too dry - but as it breathes over a couple days more. Enjoyable.

Nov 28th, 2018
Marcio Tafner

Rich berries and Oak.

Rich berries and Oak.

May 14th, 2018
Larry Johnson

Really enjoyed this. Very fruity yet not too sweet. Paired well with heavy Italian meal with red sauce.

Really enjoyed this. Very fruity yet not too sweet. Paired well with heavy Italian meal with red sauce.

Dec 13th, 2017
Forget Internet

Редкое говнище, вино из навоза со ссаками темной кобылы.

Редкое говнище, вино из навоза со ссаками темной кобылы.

Dec 11th, 2017
Yanis

Sarah says it's quite spicy, but it's missing something in the middle. I say I like it. It's not quite all there but I'd buy another one and decant it. £7 Asda.

Sarah says it's quite spicy, but it's missing something in the middle. I say I like it. It's not quite all there but I'd buy another one and decant it. £7 Asda.

Dec 1st, 2017
Moacir Veiga Filho

Full body, fruity!

Full body, fruity!

Nov 20th, 2017
Marco Santos

Good Merlot for the price. A little too acidic for my taste, but not bad overall.

Good Merlot for the price. A little too acidic for my taste, but not bad overall.

Nov 19th, 2017
Juliana Leite

We ended the first one... Always especial... ✨💖✨🍷✨🍷💖

We ended the first one... Always especial... ✨💖✨🍷✨🍷💖

Oct 28th, 2017
Andrew Craig

Tastes like wine

Tastes like wine

Sep 2nd, 2017