Havens Wine Cellars

Reserve Carneros Merlot

9.316 ratings
9.38 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, 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
Paco Suro

In a great spot. Still plenty of life…

In a great spot. Still plenty of life…

Apr 20th, 2024
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.2

Big, bold, oaky, impressive.

Big, bold, oaky, impressive.

Jul 25th, 2022
Chris Hyde

Smokey, fruity, still full of life. Hyde Vineyards Merlot and Cabernet Franc

Smokey, fruity, still full of life. Hyde Vineyards Merlot and Cabernet Franc

Feb 6th, 2015
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.3

Wow....beautiful, mature fruit, well-integrated oak...unbelievable aromatics and texture.

Wow....beautiful, mature fruit, well-integrated oak...unbelievable aromatics and texture.

Jul 15th, 2014
Deborah Nash

'06 is drinking beautifully. Decanted for 1 hour. Still showing strong fruit and very very soft and smooth.

'06 is drinking beautifully. Decanted for 1 hour. Still showing strong fruit and very very soft and smooth.

Nov 25th, 2015
Mari Havens

Elegant and fruit forward. I taste velvet plums and raspberries with a hint of Cedar. Pairs perfectly with Mustard and Cider Brined Pork Chops Broccoli Rabe and Mushroom Bruschetta. Tames the garlic...seduces the palette.
So delicious.

Elegant and fruit forward. I taste velvet plums and raspberries with a hint of Cedar. Pairs perfectly with Mustard and Cider Brined Pork Chops Broccoli Rabe and Mushroom Bruschetta. Tames the garlic...seduces the palette.
So delicious.

Oct 10th, 2015
Ryan Mullins

Ryan had this 6 years ago

Ryan had this 6 years ago

Dec 11th, 2018
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.1

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jul 19th, 2016
Dustin Ramey

Dustin had this 10 years ago

Dustin had this 10 years ago

Feb 25th, 2015
Steve Wells

Steve had this 10 years ago

Steve had this 10 years ago

Jun 27th, 2014