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.
375ml. Wow. This is a lot of wine. 14.4% abv.
Right bank Bordeaux characteristics. Bell pepper, tomato vine, tobacco leaf, vanilla. Structured red and black fruit. Air is kind. Not cheap but deserves the premium IMO.
375ml. Wow. This is a lot of wine. 14.4% abv.
Right bank Bordeaux characteristics. Bell pepper, tomato vine, tobacco leaf, vanilla. Structured red and black fruit. Air is kind. Not cheap but deserves the premium IMO.
A good California Merlot. Cherry, mild Tannins. December 2021.
A good California Merlot. Cherry, mild Tannins. December 2021.
Dec 23rd, 2021
