Napa Valley Merlot

Bleh, didn't taste merlot. Some pretty serious tannin.

Drank with Crystal. She liked it.

Spicy

This one went down with Chicken Provençal not a great mix and a superb home made pizza.

Merlot (Cabernet, Malbec, petite Verdot, Cabernet franc are other Bordeaux varietals) Franciscan, Napa Merlot 2008 Oak, pepper, brown sugar, vegetal tobacco edge. Blackberry fruit. Saddle leather. Taste: tobacco, coffee nuances, green tobacco, bell pepper, spice. Too bitter, I don't like it. No huge personality.

Black cherry and blackberry. Nice smooth finish.

Rich berry smooth smell. Very nice aroma. Taste is smooth and well balanced.

Great everyday wine

Smooth tannins, Bordeaux style wine, very pleasant, smooth on palate, perfect for cheeses, pasta, meat. Oaky, berry. Full bodies, fruity. Restrained strength. Smooth but not overwhelming.

Great alternative to charles krug merlot