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Bien Nacido Vineyard Merlot

8.716 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Santa Maria 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
Bryant Bickel

Banging Merlot, so alive, nice black fruits

Banging Merlot, so alive, nice black fruits

Jan 13th, 2018
Kimberly Anderson

2012. Hints of lavender on the nose and a bit of smoke. Blackberry, anise and spice with a velvet finish. Firm but not intrusive tannins. Awesome small vineyard from the Santa Maria Valley. Can’t wait to see what comes out of there in years to come.

2012. Hints of lavender on the nose and a bit of smoke. Blackberry, anise and spice with a velvet finish. Firm but not intrusive tannins. Awesome small vineyard from the Santa Maria Valley. Can’t wait to see what comes out of there in years to come.

Nov 23rd, 2017
T N
9.0

Delicious merlot, spice on the nose, a smidge jammy

Delicious merlot, spice on the nose, a smidge jammy

Nov 28th, 2015
dk bowman

Atypical for CC merlot (ie. usually underripe, green pepper, etc.) -- actually tastes like a reasonably serious Merlot, but nice acid to boot. Good balance; surprised it was 14.8

Atypical for CC merlot (ie. usually underripe, green pepper, etc.) -- actually tastes like a reasonably serious Merlot, but nice acid to boot. Good balance; surprised it was 14.8

Dec 31st, 2014
Jason

Good wine. Not for me. #jammy

Purchased @ Granada

Good wine. Not for me. #jammy

Purchased @ Granada

Dec 25th, 2014
Julie Begin

Merlot. Delicious , smooth , drinkable , good as bugay.

Merlot. Delicious , smooth , drinkable , good as bugay.

Sep 11th, 2013
Elizabeth Krol

2008, 100% Merlot

2008, 100% Merlot

Jan 23rd, 2013
John Berghoff

John had this 7 years ago

John had this 7 years ago

Aug 8th, 2017
Dustin Cano

Wine Buyer Meritage Wine Market

8.6

Dustin had this 11 years ago

Dustin had this 11 years ago

Jul 10th, 2013
Greater Kansas Bourbon Club

Greater had this 7 years ago

Greater had this 7 years ago

Sep 6th, 2017