Delectus

Napa Valley Merlot

9.221 ratings
9.36 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
GaryWEdwards

Definite Old World techniques redolent of Bordeaux. Dark berry but medium body and could pair with nearly everything.

Definite Old World techniques redolent of Bordeaux. Dark berry but medium body and could pair with nearly everything.

1 person found it helpfulAug 20th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

We got lucky and Victor cracked this open for us to try at the Vienna Vintner. Wine was dark crimson red with brownish edges. Lots of dark fruits on the nose. Dark berries on the palate, smooth and velvety. Moderate tannins (7/10) and moderate body. Definitely has the structure of a Napa Bordeaux varietal (strong and thick) and moderate plus finish.

We got lucky and Victor cracked this open for us to try at the Vienna Vintner. Wine was dark crimson red with brownish edges. Lots of dark fruits on the nose. Dark berries on the palate, smooth and velvety. Moderate tannins (7/10) and moderate body. Definitely has the structure of a Napa Bordeaux varietal (strong and thick) and moderate plus finish.

Apr 20th, 2016
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

This is made from a vineyard east of trefethen

This is made from a vineyard east of trefethen

Jan 29th, 2014
Brett Wise

Fittingly consumed during Euro 2020 final - tasty beginning but the real enjoyment was 90 mins later. Chocolate covered blueberry flavors with some tobacco and red licorice aromas.

Fittingly consumed during Euro 2020 final - tasty beginning but the real enjoyment was 90 mins later. Chocolate covered blueberry flavors with some tobacco and red licorice aromas.

Jul 11th, 2021
GaryWEdwards

'07 still enjoying a beautiful balance with dark Berry forward and long in the tongue

'07 still enjoying a beautiful balance with dark Berry forward and long in the tongue

Jan 5th, 2019
GaryWEdwards

Coming to the end of a case of this little gem. Dark berries akin to a left Bank blend.

Coming to the end of a case of this little gem. Dark berries akin to a left Bank blend.

May 6th, 2018
Logan Edwards

Smooth, silky, moderate body. Pleasant finish.

Smooth, silky, moderate body. Pleasant finish.

Nov 18th, 2017
Jarrett Galbreath

Sad to see them (Delectus) breaking up.

Sad to see them (Delectus) breaking up.

Apr 30th, 2017
Jarrett Galbreath

Drinking a quick glass with the in-laws before heading to the church for a friend's wedding rehearsal.

Drinking a quick glass with the in-laws before heading to the church for a friend's wedding rehearsal.

Feb 5th, 2016
Wade Caldwell

Been years since I've had a Merlot after too many bad experiences. This one might make try a few more. A lot going on on the nose and on the tongue!

Been years since I've had a Merlot after too many bad experiences. This one might make try a few more. A lot going on on the nose and on the tongue!

Oct 23rd, 2015