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Fetzer Vineyards

Valley Oaks Merlot

8.426 ratings
-no pro ratings
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

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Top Notes For
Chris Cline
6.1

This is the house merlot at my local Chedders.... I hadn't ever had it before so I thought I would give it a try. Not a fan. Bit of oak and dry, both I would generally like. The flavor is just blah.

Adding to be never again list.

This is the house merlot at my local Chedders.... I hadn't ever had it before so I thought I would give it a try. Not a fan. Bit of oak and dry, both I would generally like. The flavor is just blah.

Adding to be never again list.

Aug 19th, 2022
Megan Dickey
7.9

A little more dry than I normally like.

A little more dry than I normally like.

Sep 29th, 2021
Dimes
8.8

Light fair

Light fair

Oct 7th, 2019
Keith Spennewyn
9.5

2002 vintage on June 17 2016 Fantastic tannins and oak smooth and velvety. It laid down well for its age and had a wonderful berry tone

2002 vintage on June 17 2016 Fantastic tannins and oak smooth and velvety. It laid down well for its age and had a wonderful berry tone

Jun 18th, 2016
Beka
8.9

Good merlot. Not a strong bitter after taste. Goes down very smooth.

Good merlot. Not a strong bitter after taste. Goes down very smooth.

May 27th, 2016
Diana Alldredge
9.0

Very nice - love all fetzer

Very nice - love all fetzer

May 13th, 2016
K Fitz
8.0

KP says "maybe an 8" ate with Parmesan asparagus, baked sweet potato and filet with herbed bitter and truffle oil mmmm

KP says "maybe an 8" ate with Parmesan asparagus, baked sweet potato and filet with herbed bitter and truffle oil mmmm

Apr 30th, 2016
Brad Taylor
9.0

Delightfully fruitful. Surprised that the wine laid down for 8 years and improved with age. Later years not as good.

Delightfully fruitful. Surprised that the wine laid down for 8 years and improved with age. Later years not as good.

Oct 6th, 2014
Keith Spennewyn

Why does this ap always show sold out EVERY time?

Why does this ap always show sold out EVERY time?

Jul 30th, 2016
Bon Alvz
8.1

Bon had this 4 years ago

Bon had this 4 years ago

Jul 20th, 2020