Groth Vineyards & Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

9.121 ratings
9.56 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Laura Simons

Hospitality Manager, Groth Vineyards and Winery

10

Unbelievably beautiful, with bramble and mushrooms and berries. Still has nice acid balanced with smooth tannins.

Unbelievably beautiful, with bramble and mushrooms and berries. Still has nice acid balanced with smooth tannins.

Aug 30th, 2014
Laura Simons

My last still wine of 2012! Holding up beautifully - great acid, soft tannins and good touch of funk.

My last still wine of 2012! Holding up beautifully - great acid, soft tannins and good touch of funk.

Jan 1st, 2013
Sebastien Leger

20 year old, the fruit was still there. Found it more subtle than the Cabernet.

20 year old, the fruit was still there. Found it more subtle than the Cabernet.

Feb 17th, 2018
Rich Friedland

Holds up beautifully. Smooth as silk.

Holds up beautifully. Smooth as silk.

Jun 28th, 2017
Mike Peterson

Pretty darn good for a 2000. Good mix of dark leathery and bright fruit.

Pretty darn good for a 2000. Good mix of dark leathery and bright fruit.

Jan 13th, 2014
Ry

Winemaker Chateau Ghetto, Cellar Stag's Leap Wine Cellars,

9.7

Ry had this 5 years ago

Ry had this 5 years ago

Jan 4th, 2020
Stephen Mathews

Stephen had this 6 years ago

Stephen had this 6 years ago

Jul 8th, 2018
Marshal Walker

Owner Harvest Napa

8.6

Marshal had this 11 years ago

Marshal had this 11 years ago

Dec 12th, 2013
Ben Brenner

Ben had this 12 years ago

Ben had this 12 years ago

Feb 21st, 2013
Zivago Lee

Zivago had this 2 years ago

Zivago had this 2 years ago

May 29th, 2022