Donati Family Vineyard

Paicines Merlot

9.129 ratings
8.75 pro ratings
Paicines, Central Coast, 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
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.8

Bright & chunky fruits: blueberries, black raspberries, pomegranate, ripe cherries. High acidity, moderate glycerol, no obvious new oak. Round in the mid-palate. Moderate finish.

Bright & chunky fruits: blueberries, black raspberries, pomegranate, ripe cherries. High acidity, moderate glycerol, no obvious new oak. Round in the mid-palate. Moderate finish.

Mar 22nd, 2015
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

8.4

First merlot that didn't scour my teeth. Smooth.

First merlot that didn't scour my teeth. Smooth.

May 8th, 2014
Kapyrick Wine

v08. Found this on the bottom of my rack, in the farthest corner, covered in dust, had to try… just to see… really good!! Elegant, bright color. Soft, but sharp, smoked meat nose. Fresh blackberry and hidden plum fruit. Round, smooth, slightly “bittey”, soft coffee finish. Treasure!

v08. Found this on the bottom of my rack, in the farthest corner, covered in dust, had to try… just to see… really good!! Elegant, bright color. Soft, but sharp, smoked meat nose. Fresh blackberry and hidden plum fruit. Round, smooth, slightly “bittey”, soft coffee finish. Treasure!

Dec 17th, 2022
Frank Bares

I haven't had anything from donati that I didn't like. Smooth, fruitful, easy drinking and enjoyable.

I haven't had anything from donati that I didn't like. Smooth, fruitful, easy drinking and enjoyable.

Dec 25th, 2019
Peter Krug

This is wow. A very rich merlot that is very smooth and did I mention rich? Fruit forward and a good bite. Puts a smile on your face immediately.

This is wow. A very rich merlot that is very smooth and did I mention rich? Fruit forward and a good bite. Puts a smile on your face immediately.

Mar 27th, 2019
Peter J.

1235

Mar 20th, 2014
Joseph Dowell

Great Merlot blend !! Lots of chunky fruits and a long finish! Opened on 5/23/16

Great Merlot blend !! Lots of chunky fruits and a long finish! Opened on 5/23/16

May 24th, 2016
Michael Wilson

Heavy, rich and needs aeration. But good and complex once it has some air.

Heavy, rich and needs aeration. But good and complex once it has some air.

Jan 9th, 2016
Heather Neff

Claret not merlot. Opened ready to drink, didn't need any time to relax. So smooth.

Claret not merlot. Opened ready to drink, didn't need any time to relax. So smooth.

Sep 18th, 2015
Kapyrick Wine

V2008. Flavors all coming together, nicely balanced with softened, but still slightly chewy tannins. Dark cherry, mocha, black pepper flavors.

V2008. Flavors all coming together, nicely balanced with softened, but still slightly chewy tannins. Dark cherry, mocha, black pepper flavors.

Oct 12th, 2014