Heron Wines

Mendocino County Merlot

8.527 ratings

9.03 pro ratings

Mendocino, 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

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.8

Acidity a little high, lower alcohol at 13pct, dusty cedar and tart to ripe fruit. A little out of balance for my taste.

Acidity a little high, lower alcohol at 13pct, dusty cedar and tart to ripe fruit. A little out of balance for my taste.

Jan 15th, 2016

8.4

Loads of blueberry, vanilla and herb. Just a baby step overoaked. Nice though.

Loads of blueberry, vanilla and herb. Just a baby step overoaked. Nice though.

Dec 12th, 2013

Elizabeth Renick

9.5

Hermoso dark plum. Great balance between tannins and acidity. Silky finish...
We love it!

Hermoso dark plum. Great balance between tannins and acidity. Silky finish...
We love it!

May 19th, 2017

8.9

Fruity, not too dry

Fruity, not too dry

Aug 20th, 2016

7.5

Mostly disappointing.

Mostly disappointing.

Feb 24th, 2016

Patrick Augustine

8.5

Jammy, leggy

Jammy, leggy

Nov 10th, 2015

Nickolaus Hines

8.4

Fresh berry. Oak. Slight slight pepper and vanilla. On the heavier side for merlot and gets better with some time open.

Fresh berry. Oak. Slight slight pepper and vanilla. On the heavier side for merlot and gets better with some time open.

Nov 3rd, 2015

8.6

Flavor profile is more cab than merlot. Finishes on a high note.

Flavor profile is more cab than merlot. Finishes on a high note.

Mar 14th, 2015

8.6

This was quite good, I didn't buy so not sure of the price

This was quite good, I didn't buy so not sure of the price

Mar 4th, 2014

8.1

Pretty good!

Pretty good!

Feb 18th, 2013