Franciscan Estate

Napa Valley Merlot

8.927 ratings

8.31 pro ratings

Napa Valley, 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

9.1

Needs to open. Tannins eventually mellow. Dark cherry. Some vanilla. Long finish. Very dark/bold for a merlot.

Needs to open. Tannins eventually mellow. Dark cherry. Some vanilla. Long finish. Very dark/bold for a merlot.

Jan 24th, 2016

Esther Villaverde

8.3

Nice surprise as it was a gift. Deep flavor.

Nice surprise as it was a gift. Deep flavor.

Feb 2nd, 2015

8.7

After a long day...this is why we drink wine...

After a long day...this is why we drink wine...

Nov 14th, 2013

8.6

In san Francisco white a good steak

In san Francisco white a good steak

Nov 11th, 2013

9.5

Wonderful wine that pairs excellently with red meat. I highly recommend it!

Wonderful wine that pairs excellently with red meat. I highly recommend it!

Sep 19th, 2013

9.9

Good friends in San Francisco

Good friends in San Francisco

Sep 19th, 2013

8.8

Dinner with Boulos in Aventura; Bella Luna... On the menu for $51... Not bad... OK with the Ravioli...

Dinner with Boulos in Aventura; Bella Luna... On the menu for $51... Not bad... OK with the Ravioli...

May 30th, 2013

9.5

Always good.

Always good.

Feb 13th, 2013

4

4

Jul 26th, 2014

Michel Matsusaka

8.5

Michel had this 8 years ago

Michel had this 8 years ago

Jul 2nd, 2016