Hill Family Estate

The Barrel Blend Napa Valley Merlot Blend

9.116 ratings

9.22 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion

Top Notes For

9.3

For as much flack as Robert Parker gets, he's certainly due credit when he's right. His note is, detail by detail, spot on. I have nothing of value to add other than pointing it out... "Inky bluish/purple with notes of blueberry liqueur, black raspberry, licorice and incense, this full-bodied opulent wine hits all the sweet spots on the palate, but is dry and full-bodied with voluptuous texture, terrific palate presence and complexity."

For as much flack as Robert Parker gets, he's certainly due credit when he's right. His note is, detail by detail, spot on. I have nothing of value to add other than pointing it out... "Inky bluish/purple with notes of blueberry liqueur, black raspberry, licorice and incense, this full-bodied opulent wine hits all the sweet spots on the palate, but is dry and full-bodied with voluptuous texture, terrific palate presence and complexity."

Dec 17th, 2016

9.1

Smooth and broad, with caramel, cola, dark fruit, tobacco , and spice.

Smooth and broad, with caramel, cola, dark fruit, tobacco , and spice.

Oct 27th, 2018

10

Graphite, berries

Graphite, berries

Jun 7th, 2018

9.6

Wonderful dinner with family! Great wine! Great food!!!

Wonderful dinner with family! Great wine! Great food!!!

Nov 3rd, 2016

Fruit with some body...

Fruit with some body...

Oct 8th, 2016

9.0

John had this 2 years ago

John had this 2 years ago

Apr 5th, 2022

9.0

Matt had this 4 years ago

Matt had this 4 years ago

Jun 1st, 2020

Alison Kirkpatrick

8.2

Alison had this 7 years ago

Alison had this 7 years ago

May 14th, 2017

9.0

Paden had this 7 years ago

Paden had this 7 years ago

Jan 7th, 2017

8.9

Rob had this 8 years ago

Rob had this 8 years ago

Oct 17th, 2016