Erba Mountainside Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

9.122 ratings

8.83 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

9.3

Wow. You’d never know this was a Merlot. Mushroom, red currants, and a touch of plum at PnP. After 2 hrs open it starts hitting its stride. Dark chocolate, white and black pepper, some leather, and a touch of allspice. Becomes a bold red in a way that doesn’t match the label. It’s an 04 that still has legs.

Wow. You’d never know this was a Merlot. Mushroom, red currants, and a touch of plum at PnP. After 2 hrs open it starts hitting its stride. Dark chocolate, white and black pepper, some leather, and a touch of allspice. Becomes a bold red in a way that doesn’t match the label. It’s an 04 that still has legs.

May 2nd, 2021

9.5

‘04 cab perfect example of what a little age will do for a quality cab

‘04 cab perfect example of what a little age will do for a quality cab

Jul 9th, 2018

9.0

Cedars spice. Delicious and not fruity. Low acid. Velvety. In its drinking window now.

Cedars spice. Delicious and not fruity. Low acid. Velvety. In its drinking window now.

May 26th, 2015

8.8

Still holding up and drinking well.

Still holding up and drinking well.

Apr 22nd, 2015

9.4

Haven't tried it yet, letting it breath a bit first. Will update when we taste it.

Haven't tried it yet, letting it breath a bit first. Will update when we taste it.

Aug 12th, 2013

9.1

Big!! Tasty. @Zahir's in Milpitas

Big!! Tasty. @Zahir's in Milpitas

Jan 23rd, 2013

9.0

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Aug 22nd, 2015

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

8.8

jesus had this 10 years ago

jesus had this 10 years ago

Oct 19th, 2014

Host OrganicWineReview, Assistant Buyer Savvy Cellar Wine Bar

8.6

Winston had this 10 years ago

Winston had this 10 years ago

Feb 7th, 2014

9.2

Charles had this 5 years ago

Charles had this 5 years ago

Aug 4th, 2019