Hawkstone

Connoisseur Series Napa Valley Merlot

8.617 ratings

-no 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

8.7

Diana had this 4 years ago

Diana had this 4 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2020

8.8

First taste was nice. Didn’t need to let it breathe. Little bit of sweetness with a nice Smokey taste.

First taste was nice. Didn’t need to let it breathe. Little bit of sweetness with a nice Smokey taste.

Mar 21st, 2021

8.1

Great Table Wine for a hearty Pasta Meal. 2017, $14.

Great Table Wine for a hearty Pasta Meal. 2017, $14.

Apr 1st, 2020

7.9

Light color for merlot. Mild aroma of vanilla. Medium to high tannin. Chocolate and oak. Feels a little too harsh.

Light color for merlot. Mild aroma of vanilla. Medium to high tannin. Chocolate and oak. Feels a little too harsh.

Dec 5th, 2019

8.9

Excellent opening. Went well with meatballs and spaghetti n

Excellent opening. Went well with meatballs and spaghetti n

Sep 27th, 2019

8.5

Sundued flavor, smooth with very little bite, and most the flavor comes from the back of the tongue after you've swallowed. Drank cold.

Sundued flavor, smooth with very little bite, and most the flavor comes from the back of the tongue after you've swallowed. Drank cold.

Oct 13th, 2018

9.2

Phenomenal

Phenomenal

Feb 24th, 2018

Patrick Matarazzo

8.3

Supermarket wine with a high retail price and low sale price. Smokey oak taste.

Supermarket wine with a high retail price and low sale price. Smokey oak taste.

Feb 10th, 2018

10

Jayne had this 10 months ago

Jayne had this 10 months ago

Jul 22nd, 2023

9.0

Tony had this a year ago

Tony had this a year ago

Apr 12th, 2023