Napa Valley, California, USA
Last of the recent Girard wines from our club shipment (at least the ones that aren't being cellared for a while!)
First time tasting Girard's merlot. I pop-n-poured initially and it was super resistant with weak raspberries on the nose and a bit smokey in the finish. After about 2+ hours decanting, it opened nicely and expressed some cherries and fig. The legs may still be falling from the glass long after I finish...crazy lengthy!
Last of the recent Girard wines from our club shipment (at least the ones that aren't being cellared for a while!)
First time tasting Girard's merlot. I pop-n-poured initially and it was super resistant with weak raspberries on the nose and a bit smokey in the finish. After about 2+ hours decanting, it opened nicely and expressed some cherries and fig. The legs may still be falling from the glass long after I finish...crazy lengthy!
Falls a little flat on the end. But it's easy drinking and it makes a decent wine.
Falls a little flat on the end. But it's easy drinking and it makes a decent wine.
Sep 20th, 2015
Small lot Girard Merlot. Bought at deep discount from Vintage Wine Estates Cellar sale
Small lot Girard Merlot. Bought at deep discount from Vintage Wine Estates Cellar sale
Apr 26th, 2019
Want to like the fucking merlot, but,.... wicked tannic on day 1. Corked it and on day 3, better; some fruit and depth coming through. Black Licorice is the dominant flavor.
Want to like the fucking merlot, but,.... wicked tannic on day 1. Corked it and on day 3, better; some fruit and depth coming through. Black Licorice is the dominant flavor.
Feb 27th, 2017
Jeff Meier- Merlot can be hit and miss at times, but I was pleasantly surprised by this tasty offering from Girard. The raspberry and blueberry fruit with coffee-like varietal freshness was supported by good palate weight and density. The flavors were fresh and varietally correct.
Jeff Meier- Merlot can be hit and miss at times, but I was pleasantly surprised by this tasty offering from Girard. The raspberry and blueberry fruit with coffee-like varietal freshness was supported by good palate weight and density. The flavors were fresh and varietally correct.
Oct 3rd, 2016Oaky, nice full bodied. Will get better with age I think, still a bit young
Oaky, nice full bodied. Will get better with age I think, still a bit young
Mar 13th, 2016Ry had this 11 years ago
Ry had this 11 years ago
Aug 18th, 2013
