Davis Estates

Napa Valley Merlot

8.818 ratings

9.13 pro ratings

Napa Valley, 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

9.1

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

8.9

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.

Jul 3rd, 2025

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.0

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

8.3

Not necessarily worth the price point

Not necessarily worth the price point

Mar 24th, 2020

8.5

Felt flat and unbalanced, too low acidity for us

Felt flat and unbalanced, too low acidity for us

Nov 13th, 2019

8.0

Ok for a table wine. Nothing to call home about.

Ok for a table wine. Nothing to call home about.

Apr 27th, 2017

9.1

Brent had this a year ago

Brent had this a year ago

Nov 3rd, 2024

9.0

Jake had this 4 years ago

Jake had this 4 years ago

Dec 9th, 2021

Michael R Corbett

9.2

Michael had this 2 years ago

Michael had this 2 years ago

Dec 20th, 2023

9.2

Rich had this 4 years ago

Rich had this 4 years ago

Feb 19th, 2022