Grgich Hills Estate
Napa Valley Merlot
Napa Valley, California, USA
Blind #1. Got em. Got em good. Old world guesses of Rhone and Amarone! More like “Am’I’right’e?” No. They were Ama-wrong-e.
They called me “devious” for this one. 😏
Blind #1. Got em. Got em good. Old world guesses of Rhone and Amarone! More like “Am’I’right’e?” No. They were Ama-wrong-e.
They called me “devious” for this one. 😏
Drinks like a mini Pomerol! Better value than the Cabernet IMHO. Drink or hold. Half bottle.
Drinks like a mini Pomerol! Better value than the Cabernet IMHO. Drink or hold. Half bottle.
May 26th, 2024
This weekend we opened the 2018 Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Merlot.
On the nose there is nkack cherry, blackberry, plum, black currant, violet, green bell pepper, cocoa, baking spice and earth.
On the palate is black cherry, blackberry, black pepper, baking spice, green bell pepper, chocolate, gravel and earth.
This wine is medium to full bodied smooth mouthfeel medium + acidity and medium + grippy tannins that lead to a long black fruit earthy finish. I hope everyone's weekend was eventful. Please stay safe and healthy and have a great week ahead. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
This weekend we opened the 2018 Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Merlot.
On the nose there is nkack cherry, blackberry, plum, black currant, violet, green bell pepper, cocoa, baking spice and earth.
On the palate is black cherry, blackberry, black pepper, baking spice, green bell pepper, chocolate, gravel and earth.
This wine is medium to full bodied smooth mouthfeel medium + acidity and medium + grippy tannins that lead to a long black fruit earthy finish. I hope everyone's weekend was eventful. Please stay safe and healthy and have a great week ahead. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity.
Dry and fruity on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Showing black plums, stewed cherries, blueberry pie, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, cedar, earth, vanilla, spices, herbs, light licorice and tobacco.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a tasty Merlot from Napa Valley. Still young and would be better in a few years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.
Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Rich and elegant.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Needed 90 minutes in the decanter to open up properly.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
I've had many vintages of this wine, and it always delivers. Big, spicy and entertaining. Soft and supple.
Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$42.
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity.
Dry and fruity on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Showing black plums, stewed cherries, blueberry pie, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, cedar, earth, vanilla, spices, herbs, light licorice and tobacco.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a tasty Merlot from Napa Valley. Still young and would be better in a few years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.
Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Rich and elegant.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Needed 90 minutes in the decanter to open up properly.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
I've had many vintages of this wine, and it always delivers. Big, spicy and entertaining. Soft and supple.
Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$42.
Cherry, raspberry preserves, blackberry, currant, licorice, vanilla and oak. Medium-bodied and soft tannins.
Cherry, raspberry preserves, blackberry, currant, licorice, vanilla and oak. Medium-bodied and soft tannins.
Jan 27th, 2020This Napa Merlot is always enjoyable by itself or with food.
Showing black fruits with chocolates, earth, wood, vanilla, vegetables, dark coffee, herbs, tobacco leaf, spices and peppercorn.
Full bodied and bold with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Nice fruity finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
Needs an hour to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle.
Needs a few years in the bottle to mature and remove some of bitterness at the ending.
14.7% alcohol by volume.
91 points
This Napa Merlot is always enjoyable by itself or with food.
Showing black fruits with chocolates, earth, wood, vanilla, vegetables, dark coffee, herbs, tobacco leaf, spices and peppercorn.
Full bodied and bold with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Nice fruity finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
Needs an hour to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle.
Needs a few years in the bottle to mature and remove some of bitterness at the ending.
14.7% alcohol by volume.
91 points
My favorite of theirs. Feels quite bright for a Merlot which I enjoy!
My favorite of theirs. Feels quite bright for a Merlot which I enjoy!
Nov 20th, 2018Blackberry, vanilla, cherry cola, cassis, eucalyptus, licorice and oak. Great structure and velvety tannins.
Blackberry, vanilla, cherry cola, cassis, eucalyptus, licorice and oak. Great structure and velvety tannins.
Dec 1st, 2017
Dusty tannin. Huge structure. Very restrained style.
Dusty tannin. Huge structure. Very restrained style.
Nov 19th, 2017