Emmolo Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

9.2340 ratings
9.015 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
Riccardo L.

A touch sweet but oaky and smooth as you like. Very good. Gives the impression of being a cab, but it's not. Wolf in sheep's clothing.

A touch sweet but oaky and smooth as you like. Very good. Gives the impression of being a cab, but it's not. Wolf in sheep's clothing.

5 people found it helpfulOct 19th, 2015
Ericsson

Textbook Napa Merlot & Tomahawk Steak. Deep ruby almost bluish color. On the nose, a huge bouquet of blueberry, plum and dried fig. On the pallet there’s the same big fruit followed by intense vanilla, dark chocolate and oak. This is bold and dry yet very smooth with a soft and silky finish. Great wine, on any day!

Textbook Napa Merlot & Tomahawk Steak. Deep ruby almost bluish color. On the nose, a huge bouquet of blueberry, plum and dried fig. On the pallet there’s the same big fruit followed by intense vanilla, dark chocolate and oak. This is bold and dry yet very smooth with a soft and silky finish. Great wine, on any day!

1 person found it helpfulJul 14th, 2020
Joseph LaPanna

Deep dark inky purple with a big nose of ripe cherry and plum with hints of leather and cedar. Big and bold, drinks more like a Cabernet but has silky smooth tannins and ripe fruit. Finished with dried fig and coffee undertones.

Deep dark inky purple with a big nose of ripe cherry and plum with hints of leather and cedar. Big and bold, drinks more like a Cabernet but has silky smooth tannins and ripe fruit. Finished with dried fig and coffee undertones.

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2018
Liz Vicharelli

Delicious well balanced merlot with dark fruit and spices! Drink this and then tell me you’re not a merlot fan 😏

Delicious well balanced merlot with dark fruit and spices! Drink this and then tell me you’re not a merlot fan 😏

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2018
Jake Hajer

Chocolate, creamy. Exotic. Unapologetic.

Chocolate, creamy. Exotic. Unapologetic.

May 3rd, 2017
Jim Sikes

Lots of juicy fruit and a deep color. Plenty of flavor. Soft and drinkable. Tasters liked this one.

Lots of juicy fruit and a deep color. Plenty of flavor. Soft and drinkable. Tasters liked this one.

May 4th, 2016
Cristóbal Arellano Borges

Here's the good news, the bottle and packaging are very cool and unique, the bad news is it's oaky, hot, and not all that interesting.

Here's the good news, the bottle and packaging are very cool and unique, the bad news is it's oaky, hot, and not all that interesting.

Jul 10th, 2015
Faith Wells

Media Epoch Estate Wines

9.0

Smooth operator...

Smooth operator...

May 2nd, 2015
Sebastian Garcia

2020 $18 glass at Chotto, delicious. Online bottle $59

2020 $18 glass at Chotto, delicious. Online bottle $59

Jun 2nd, 2024
Richard Davies

Slight sweetness mid palate.

Slight sweetness mid palate.

Feb 14th, 2023