Del Rio Vineyards

Claret Merlot Blend

8.520 ratings
8.42 pro ratings
Rogue Valley, Southern Oregon, Oregon, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Bryant Bickel

Bryant had this 8 years ago

Bryant had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2017
Mat Kellow

Decent balance, little tartness up front but nice finish. Right amount of dry.

Decent balance, little tartness up front but nice finish. Right amount of dry.

1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2016
Mike Williamson

Good wine but needed to breath. Not much of a nose, some tobacco, spices and earthy hints. Dry and tannic with a red berry initial taste finished with some spicy pepper.

Good wine but needed to breath. Not much of a nose, some tobacco, spices and earthy hints. Dry and tannic with a red berry initial taste finished with some spicy pepper.

1 person found it helpfulJul 5th, 2016
Les Doss

Best Bordeaux blend I have had from Oregon.

Best Bordeaux blend I have had from Oregon.

1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2014
Neal Ferry

Excellent

Excellent

Apr 8th, 2024
Neal Ferry

Young, needs to breath and be decanted to enjoy

Young, needs to breath and be decanted to enjoy

Apr 2nd, 2023
Kevin Blix

Aged helped the wine. Decent for $17

Aged helped the wine. Decent for $17

Sep 3rd, 2017
Jack Cranley, Backroads Wine Club & Cascadia Premium Wines

Sorry, but this wine was terrible. Vegetal nose of asparagus. Thin, disjointed, short and weak. Undrinkable. Not even suited for cooking with. Steer clear.

Sorry, but this wine was terrible. Vegetal nose of asparagus. Thin, disjointed, short and weak. Undrinkable. Not even suited for cooking with. Steer clear.

May 26th, 2016
Matt Dekorte

Tasty but not as good as I recall.

Tasty but not as good as I recall.

Apr 23rd, 2015
Marissa Conway

Opens up nicely. Not sure if I'd drink it again though.

Opens up nicely. Not sure if I'd drink it again though.

Dec 22nd, 2014