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
Jason Brater

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
John Riordan

‘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
Veronica S

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
David Sanchez

Still holding up and drinking well.

Still holding up and drinking well.

Apr 22nd, 2015
Sean Gray

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
Thomas P

Big!! Tasty. @Zahir's in Milpitas

Big!! Tasty. @Zahir's in Milpitas

Jan 23rd, 2013
John Sweeney

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Aug 22nd, 2015
jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

8.8

jesus had this 10 years ago

jesus had this 10 years ago

Oct 19th, 2014
Winston Jones

Host OrganicWineReview, Assistant Buyer Savvy Cellar Wine Bar

8.6

Winston had this 11 years ago

Winston had this 11 years ago

Feb 7th, 2014
Charles

Charles had this 5 years ago

Charles had this 5 years ago

Aug 4th, 2019