Firestone Vineyard

Santa Ynez Valley Merlot

8.85 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central 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
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.8

Surprisingly good Merlot for $6 at gross out.

Surprisingly good Merlot for $6 at gross out.

Jun 15th, 2019
Nik Weinberg-Lynn

Stewed fruits and pie on the nose. Nice mix of leather and fruit. Decent texture.

Stewed fruits and pie on the nose. Nice mix of leather and fruit. Decent texture.

Aug 4th, 2019
Robert Komoto

Cherry, some tannin, cassis, dark notes. Very good.

Cherry, some tannin, cassis, dark notes. Very good.

Jun 26th, 2019
Chris B.

Solid Merlot. Not as good as their Chairman’s series but pretty damn tasty. Dark ruby color, allspice aromas, bourbon vanilla taste - too hot but still, what’s not to like?

Solid Merlot. Not as good as their Chairman’s series but pretty damn tasty. Dark ruby color, allspice aromas, bourbon vanilla taste - too hot but still, what’s not to like?

Apr 9th, 2018
Leah

Leah had this 8 years ago

Leah had this 8 years ago

Jul 17th, 2016