Davis Estates
Napa Valley Merlot
Napa Valley, California, USA
Beautiful, but low acidity, limited structure. When blended with their cab franc in their Classic Chase, this makes a work of art.
Beautiful, but low acidity, limited structure. When blended with their cab franc in their Classic Chase, this makes a work of art.
May 22nd, 2024
This Merlot is a smooth, full-bodied red with rich flavors of plum, black cherry, and blackberry, with hints of cocoa, vanilla, and spice. It has soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, velvety finish, making it both approachable and elegant. Best of its kind.
This Merlot is a smooth, full-bodied red with rich flavors of plum, black cherry, and blackberry, with hints of cocoa, vanilla, and spice. It has soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, velvety finish, making it both approachable and elegant. Best of its kind.
Mar 8th, 2026The best Merlot in Napa. You would never know. Better than most Cabernet Sauvignon.
The best Merlot in Napa. You would never know. Better than most Cabernet Sauvignon.
Nov 27th, 2025
2021 Vintage. Youthful, ruby/purple appearance, followed by persistent red and black fruit aromatics and flavors. Full bodied, Balanced with gentle acidity and dusty tannins at the softly textured finish. 80% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, & 7% Cabernet Franc.
2021 Vintage. Youthful, ruby/purple appearance, followed by persistent red and black fruit aromatics and flavors. Full bodied, Balanced with gentle acidity and dusty tannins at the softly textured finish. 80% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, & 7% Cabernet Franc.
Unbelievable full merlot you think you are drinking a Cabernet Sauvignon. Mixed berries with strong cherry flavors.
Unbelievable full merlot you think you are drinking a Cabernet Sauvignon. Mixed berries with strong cherry flavors.
Mar 30th, 2024
Not necessarily worth the price point
Not necessarily worth the price point
Mar 24th, 2020
Felt flat and unbalanced, too low acidity for us
Felt flat and unbalanced, too low acidity for us
Nov 13th, 2019Ok for a table wine. Nothing to call home about.
Ok for a table wine. Nothing to call home about.
Apr 27th, 2017