Esterlina

Cole Ranch Merlot

8.48 ratings

-no pro ratings

Cole Ranch, North Coast, 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

7.0

This was my first major letdown from Esterlina. Received the wine via the wine club. The wine lacked composition and complexity. The flavors are flat and very undeveloped. I've recently enjoyed some amazing Napa Merlots and this does not compare. I'm going to age bottle and see what happens in a few years. Will report back!

This was my first major letdown from Esterlina. Received the wine via the wine club. The wine lacked composition and complexity. The flavors are flat and very undeveloped. I've recently enjoyed some amazing Napa Merlots and this does not compare. I'm going to age bottle and see what happens in a few years. Will report back!

Aug 28th, 2015

9.7

2013. Everything a Merlot should be. Smooth, fresh, balanced, good fruit blended with good earthiness

2013. Everything a Merlot should be. Smooth, fresh, balanced, good fruit blended with good earthiness

Jun 25th, 2015

9.3

Eric had this 8 years ago

Eric had this 8 years ago

Mar 6th, 2017

8.5

Peggy had this 8 years ago

Peggy had this 8 years ago

Oct 11th, 2016

8.5

Peggy had this 8 years ago

Peggy had this 8 years ago

Oct 10th, 2016

7.6

Margaret had this 9 years ago

Margaret had this 9 years ago

Apr 24th, 2016

9.8

Elise had this 11 years ago

Elise had this 11 years ago

Nov 10th, 2013