Emmolo Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

9.165 ratings
9.020 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
Jonathan Wall

Thick but well balanced. 10 years in and the fruit was still lively but tannins were chilled out.

Thick but well balanced. 10 years in and the fruit was still lively but tannins were chilled out.

Dec 27th, 2021
Matt Anderson

Smooth, balanced. Fruit and wood. Full flavored, strong merlot. Will drink again.

Smooth, balanced. Fruit and wood. Full flavored, strong merlot. Will drink again.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2015
Eric Hwang

Nice Merlot from Wagner Family.

Nice Merlot from Wagner Family.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2014
Kyle Groombridge

The only Wagner wine that deserves the price tag, in my opinion. Beautifully soft entry and finish, very right-bank-ish on the nose but with very high extraction (it is a Wagner product afterall). Dense dark cherry and a mouthfeel that hits all the right spots. Very nice actually, I just wish it was a bit cheaper.

The only Wagner wine that deserves the price tag, in my opinion. Beautifully soft entry and finish, very right-bank-ish on the nose but with very high extraction (it is a Wagner product afterall). Dense dark cherry and a mouthfeel that hits all the right spots. Very nice actually, I just wish it was a bit cheaper.

Jul 12th, 2015
Marcus L

Awesome wine. Big bold flavor. Available and delivers.

Awesome wine. Big bold flavor. Available and delivers.

May 20th, 2015
Matt Sterr

Dusty and chalky with dark fruit and cassis flavors.

Dusty and chalky with dark fruit and cassis flavors.

May 12th, 2015
Sean Trapani

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

9.1

(***) Lush red and black fruits with unexpected tannic firmness. Balanced. At Cuvée.

(***) Lush red and black fruits with unexpected tannic firmness. Balanced. At Cuvée.

Dec 28th, 2014
Sofia Horvath

Smooth, soft, great.

Smooth, soft, great.

Dec 2nd, 2014
Rich Reader

Emmolo Merlot Napa Valley '12 abounds in smooth harmonious balance across the floral, mineral, fruit, nut, wood, & smokesphere, the edges distinct while rounded. Tempted to lay in a stock vertically. Tasting #MerlotMe @ Wine.com with Wilfred Wong, Gwendolyn Wilson Osborn, Monique Soltani, Francesca Cunningham, Arabella Santiago DeLucco, Don J. Huffman, & Rick Bakas

Emmolo Merlot Napa Valley '12 abounds in smooth harmonious balance across the floral, mineral, fruit, nut, wood, & smokesphere, the edges distinct while rounded. Tempted to lay in a stock vertically. Tasting #MerlotMe @ Wine.com with Wilfred Wong, Gwendolyn Wilson Osborn, Monique Soltani, Francesca Cunningham, Arabella Santiago DeLucco, Don J. Huffman, & Rick Bakas

Dec 1st, 2014
Wilfred Wong

Chief Storyteller, Wine.com

9.1

Made from 100% merlot, well built and pure. Red currant and dried leaves.

Made from 100% merlot, well built and pure. Red currant and dried leaves.

Jul 4th, 2014