Freemark Abbey

Napa Valley Merlot

9.027 ratings
8.82 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
Cory Fierro

Nose full of red fruit, rhubarb, mint and clove.

Palate of cherries, bitter chocolate and clove.

This is Napa Valley Merlot all right. And it is delicious with a NY Strip.

Happy Merlot month everyone!

Nose full of red fruit, rhubarb, mint and clove.

Palate of cherries, bitter chocolate and clove.

This is Napa Valley Merlot all right. And it is delicious with a NY Strip.

Happy Merlot month everyone!

1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2018
ESF
9.2

Looks like a current release - jet black w/sexy aromas of blackberries & plum, black cherry and blueberry - mocha & cocoa, just decadent. On the palate you get some Earth, licorice and gobs of dark fruit… smooth plush w/graceful tannins leading to persistent finish. It’s been awhile since I’ve had this stuff and it’s impressive!

Looks like a current release - jet black w/sexy aromas of blackberries & plum, black cherry and blueberry - mocha & cocoa, just decadent. On the palate you get some Earth, licorice and gobs of dark fruit… smooth plush w/graceful tannins leading to persistent finish. It’s been awhile since I’ve had this stuff and it’s impressive!

Aug 5th, 2021
Neal Ferry

Fantastic Merlot... I contend that when Merlot is above average it’s always one of the best things you can drink...

Fantastic Merlot... I contend that when Merlot is above average it’s always one of the best things you can drink...

Nov 21st, 2020
Ken Venezio

Amazing nose, fruit forward with dark berries, bing cherries, milk chocolate and a fine tartness. Long weighted finish.

Amazing nose, fruit forward with dark berries, bing cherries, milk chocolate and a fine tartness. Long weighted finish.

Jul 5th, 2020
Tom Wildenhaus

My month of revisiting Merlot continues. Pop the cork, sip and repeat. This one will do the trick.

My month of revisiting Merlot continues. Pop the cork, sip and repeat. This one will do the trick.

Mar 8th, 2020
Kurt Winrich

I thought it was a cab. Plenty big.

I thought it was a cab. Plenty big.

Feb 26th, 2020
Andy Hock

Blackberry jam, menthol, nice mellow tannins. Very approachable 2014 in 2019. With prime New York at Fleming's

Blackberry jam, menthol, nice mellow tannins. Very approachable 2014 in 2019. With prime New York at Fleming's

Nov 10th, 2019
Teresa S

Dried fruit and spice. Molasses. Yummy.

Dried fruit and spice. Molasses. Yummy.

Nov 10th, 2019
Bryan Messer

Great Merlot ... smooth Merlot for a young wine!

Great Merlot ... smooth Merlot for a young wine!

Nov 15th, 2019
Lynn Penner-Ash

Owner/Winemaker Penner-Ash

8.7

Lynn had this 6 years ago

Lynn had this 6 years ago

Mar 31st, 2019