Ferrari-Carano

Sonoma County Merlot

8.9288 ratings
8.916 pro ratings
Sonoma County, 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Dark Ruby with ripe berry fruit and nutty spice aromas. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with leather and cacao notes. Dusty tannins, medium finish ending spicy. Will stand up to food well. Drink now.

Dark Ruby with ripe berry fruit and nutty spice aromas. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with leather and cacao notes. Dusty tannins, medium finish ending spicy. Will stand up to food well. Drink now.

May 15th, 2022
Steven Watson

Everything I want in a merlot.

Everything I want in a merlot.

3 people found it helpfulJan 25th, 2016
Rob Brobst III

Hanging at the new ‘Derrick’s On Atlantic’.... Smoked brisket and a Smokey Merlot...

Hanging at the new ‘Derrick’s On Atlantic’.... Smoked brisket and a Smokey Merlot...

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2020
Matt Sterr

A pleasant, varietally correct Merlot. Nice fruit, medium weight and polished on the palate.

A pleasant, varietally correct Merlot. Nice fruit, medium weight and polished on the palate.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2020
Dr. Owen Bargreen

The 2009 Merlot by Ferrari Carano has aged gracefully since its release eight years ago. On the nose, lighter herbal undertones mingle with black tea, dark currants and shades of red cherry tomato that are all neatly woven together in the glass. Soft, with a silky texture, the Merlot delivers ripe black fruits that combine with chocolate covered red cherry and Asian spices. Showing really good tension considering its age, this beautiful wine will cellar well over the next five to seven years. Drink 2019-2025- 91

The 2009 Merlot by Ferrari Carano has aged gracefully since its release eight years ago. On the nose, lighter herbal undertones mingle with black tea, dark currants and shades of red cherry tomato that are all neatly woven together in the glass. Soft, with a silky texture, the Merlot delivers ripe black fruits that combine with chocolate covered red cherry and Asian spices. Showing really good tension considering its age, this beautiful wine will cellar well over the next five to seven years. Drink 2019-2025- 91

1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

Family-owned and operated since 1985, from a small, 30-acre plot of grapes to the present 20 estate vineyards, Don and Rhonda Carano's success is based on their commitment to quality. Tried this about a test ago, consistent notes. Dark fruit aromas with cedar and spice notes. On the palate, Blueberry and Plum flavors, a bit jammy, with espresso and cacao tones. Medium body, soft tannins, nice balance on lingering finish. Great value!

Family-owned and operated since 1985, from a small, 30-acre plot of grapes to the present 20 estate vineyards, Don and Rhonda Carano's success is based on their commitment to quality. Tried this about a test ago, consistent notes. Dark fruit aromas with cedar and spice notes. On the palate, Blueberry and Plum flavors, a bit jammy, with espresso and cacao tones. Medium body, soft tannins, nice balance on lingering finish. Great value!

1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Family-owned and operated since 1985, from a small, 30-acre plot of grapes to the present 20 estate vineyards, Don and Rhonda Carano's success is based on their commitment to quality. Select lots of grapes are chosen from their vineyards in Sonoma County to create this medium-bodied Merlot. Dark fruit aromas with cedar and spice notes. Palate shows Blueberry and Plum flavors with coffee, oak and cacao notes. Medium body, soft tannins, nice balance on lingering finish. Great value!

Family-owned and operated since 1985, from a small, 30-acre plot of grapes to the present 20 estate vineyards, Don and Rhonda Carano's success is based on their commitment to quality. Select lots of grapes are chosen from their vineyards in Sonoma County to create this medium-bodied Merlot. Dark fruit aromas with cedar and spice notes. Palate shows Blueberry and Plum flavors with coffee, oak and cacao notes. Medium body, soft tannins, nice balance on lingering finish. Great value!

1 person found it helpfulDec 10th, 2017
Michael Chelus

Raspberry preserves, cherry cola, blackberry, vanilla, eucalyptus, oak and licorice. Good structure and soft tannins.

Raspberry preserves, cherry cola, blackberry, vanilla, eucalyptus, oak and licorice. Good structure and soft tannins.

1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2017
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.8

Ripe, almost jammy red fruit with a little minty chocolate and a slight whiff of cinnamon. Satisfying and pleasant.

Ripe, almost jammy red fruit with a little minty chocolate and a slight whiff of cinnamon. Satisfying and pleasant.

1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2016
KDouglas

Drinks like a cab. Not over powering. Flavorful w/a clean finish.

Drinks like a cab. Not over powering. Flavorful w/a clean finish.

1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2016