Donati Family Vineyard

The Immigrant Paicines Merlot Blend

8.864 ratings

8.713 pro ratings

Paicines, Central Coast, California, USA

Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

8.7

Strawberry jam and bell peppers

Strawberry jam and bell peppers

Jan 13th, 2019

8.2

I had such high hopes and this wine just fell flat. I never score this bad but I couldn't even finish the bottle

I had such high hopes and this wine just fell flat. I never score this bad but I couldn't even finish the bottle

Dec 1st, 2017

9.0

2012 vintage. Lush and oaky.

2012 vintage. Lush and oaky.

Sep 28th, 2015

9.0

Vintage 2012. Very bright, and surprisingly smooth for an unfiltered wine.

Vintage 2012. Very bright, and surprisingly smooth for an unfiltered wine.

Apr 16th, 2015

Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.7

A good, anytime sort of wine thanks to its medium-plus body, smooth tannins, light to was and full-on "red-ness", just as its label suggests!

A good, anytime sort of wine thanks to its medium-plus body, smooth tannins, light to was and full-on "red-ness", just as its label suggests!

Mar 22nd, 2015

Edgar Poureshagh

8.9

Great mouthfeel, bright fruit, good acid. Love that the pyrazines come through on the nose. A pleasant surprise.

Great mouthfeel, bright fruit, good acid. Love that the pyrazines come through on the nose. A pleasant surprise.

Dec 18th, 2014

8.0

2011

2011

Aug 13th, 2014

Gilbert Lara Jr

8.7

2010 Donati "The Immigant" Paicines Unfiltered Red Wine

2010 Donati "The Immigant" Paicines Unfiltered Red Wine

Feb 16th, 2014

7.7

Meh. Not a fan. Needed more depth. Price was great though.

Meh. Not a fan. Needed more depth. Price was great though.

Jan 25th, 2023

9.2

Jun 25th, 2022