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Gainey Vineyard

Santa Ynez Valley Merlot

8.834 ratings
8.74 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

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Gainey VineyardSanta Ynez Valley, Central CoastMerlot
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Scott Hill
8.8

90% merlot 10% cab franc

90% merlot 10% cab franc

Jun 10th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

This is an older vintage with a bit of Cabernet franc, single vineyard.

This is an older vintage with a bit of Cabernet franc, single vineyard.

Mar 25th, 2014
Thomas Weston
8.7

Good dark fruit, earthy funk in the background.

Good dark fruit, earthy funk in the background.

Feb 20th, 2014
Ericsson
8.9

Merlot from some of the oldest Merlot vineyard in Sant Barbara County where the infamous movie was shot and disrupted Merlot’s reputation. Apparently it is making a comeback.

Merlot from some of the oldest Merlot vineyard in Sant Barbara County where the infamous movie was shot and disrupted Merlot’s reputation. Apparently it is making a comeback.

Jul 31st, 2025
Scott Powell
9.0

Shared it with a few friends. Everyone liked. Medium body and good aromatics after decanting.

Shared it with a few friends. Everyone liked. Medium body and good aromatics after decanting.

Dec 31st, 2014
Kathi Mest
8.6

Eno Vino

Eno Vino

Feb 21st, 2014
Lori K
9.9

Starts out very tight, but opens nice, well balanced, luscious nose that hints at how incredible the wine is.. But open, decant , and give an hour for true character

Starts out very tight, but opens nice, well balanced, luscious nose that hints at how incredible the wine is.. But open, decant , and give an hour for true character

Jan 30th, 2014
Robb Henshaw
8.6

Great value merlot. Needed an hour in the decanter. Big and juicy, but with a peppery spice. Really interesting.

Great value merlot. Needed an hour in the decanter. Big and juicy, but with a peppery spice. Really interesting.

Sep 8th, 2013
Nichole Chandler
9.1

Smooth a bit dry, good flavor. - Bryan

Smooth a bit dry, good flavor. - Bryan

May 4th, 2013
Andrew Goldstein
8.7

Black berry, black cherry, plum, damp wood, full bodied.

Black berry, black cherry, plum, damp wood, full bodied.

Mar 23rd, 2013