Grgich Hills Estate
Napa Valley Merlot
Napa Valley, California, USA
I had the pleasure of interviewing Ivo Jeramaz on my last visit to Napa Valley. He's the nephew of winemaking legend, Mike Grgich and has taken the lead in much of the wineries day-to-day operations along with Mike's daughter, Violet. Ivo is a quiet and thoughtful in his speech—and his wines seem to reflect this. The 2012 Merlot is carmine-hued, and is more transparent than most Merlot I've encountered from Napa Valley. It possesses a kind of quiet restraint and lovely finesse with nuanced aromas of red currant, pie cherries, dried herbs and underbrush intertwining fine tannins a tart acidity. 14.0% ABV | Sample
I had the pleasure of interviewing Ivo Jeramaz on my last visit to Napa Valley. He's the nephew of winemaking legend, Mike Grgich and has taken the lead in much of the wineries day-to-day operations along with Mike's daughter, Violet. Ivo is a quiet and thoughtful in his speech—and his wines seem to reflect this. The 2012 Merlot is carmine-hued, and is more transparent than most Merlot I've encountered from Napa Valley. It possesses a kind of quiet restraint and lovely finesse with nuanced aromas of red currant, pie cherries, dried herbs and underbrush intertwining fine tannins a tart acidity. 14.0% ABV | Sample
Jan 19th, 2016
Jammy and a little boozy. 2011 was a little off. But man delicious with Pop.
Jammy and a little boozy. 2011 was a little off. But man delicious with Pop.
Sep 16th, 2018
Shared with friends Karen and Rick
Shared with friends Karen and Rick
Sep 28th, 2017
Great merlot using Coravin to dispense
Great merlot using Coravin to dispense
Apr 29th, 2017
2004 Merlot for Easter dinner. Very nice wine. Smooth. Delicious.
2004 Merlot for Easter dinner. Very nice wine. Smooth. Delicious.
Mar 28th, 2016
Like this one better than the more expensive carb
Like this one better than the more expensive carb
May 22nd, 2015Being some what of a novice on the wine rating system we all loved it
Being some what of a novice on the wine rating system we all loved it
Feb 15th, 2015
