Goldschmidt Vineyards

Chelsea Goldschmidt Guidestone Rise Merlot

9.226 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, vanilla, oak and hints of eucalyptus. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, vanilla, oak and hints of eucalyptus. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Apr 16th, 2023
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry, vanilla, blackberry, plum and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry, vanilla, blackberry, plum and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Dec 6th, 2021
Joe Christenson

I like this wine. It’s Merlot, with plenty of plum, blueberry, and black currant. It’s rich but not heavy. There’s enough tannin and acid to give it structure, which balances the new world fruit profile. Excellent balance, especially for the price point.

I like this wine. It’s Merlot, with plenty of plum, blueberry, and black currant. It’s rich but not heavy. There’s enough tannin and acid to give it structure, which balances the new world fruit profile. Excellent balance, especially for the price point.

Feb 11th, 2024
Heather Robinson

HWT - this was delicious, not berry, not too bold and it went great with Pho. - only $22 on sale for $20

HWT - this was delicious, not berry, not too bold and it went great with Pho. - only $22 on sale for $20

Dec 9th, 2023
Neal Ferry

Extremely Nice

Extremely Nice

Oct 20th, 2022
Ray Vanderhoff

Intense Purple/ruby color. Aromas of plums, purple flowers and a bit of funk. Pallet is loaded with black fruit/berry flavors, Forrest Floor and dark chocolate. A tad of an herbal/green note on the extremely funky finish. Nice creamy texture and soft dusty tannins. Full bodied and juicy. Something seemed off with this wine. I was expecting more.

Intense Purple/ruby color. Aromas of plums, purple flowers and a bit of funk. Pallet is loaded with black fruit/berry flavors, Forrest Floor and dark chocolate. A tad of an herbal/green note on the extremely funky finish. Nice creamy texture and soft dusty tannins. Full bodied and juicy. Something seemed off with this wine. I was expecting more.

Oct 3rd, 2022
Neal Ferry

Nice

Nice

Sep 4th, 2022
Neal Ferry

Red & Juicy

Red & Juicy

Sep 17th, 2021
Michael Hennings

Suddenly, I realize I love a merlot. Juicy, high tannin, vivacious. Chelsea, you’re full of surprises.

Suddenly, I realize I love a merlot. Juicy, high tannin, vivacious. Chelsea, you’re full of surprises.

Mar 19th, 2021
TwiLea Fletcher

Compared with the Sutcliffe merlot.... more fruit forward and round.
They are both great wines.

Compared with the Sutcliffe merlot.... more fruit forward and round.
They are both great wines.

Mar 5th, 2021