Hill Family Estate

The Barrel Blend Napa Valley Merlot Blend

8.97 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

Tom Casagrande

9.2

So fun and tasty. Happy nose features ripe plums and cassis, baking spice, warm sandstone. Texturally perfect, with soft fruit and just enough super-soft tannin. Savory elements temper the ripe fruit in the mouth. A bit of complexity, and the full bodied finish is very pure with just a tad of peppery heat. What a value (I got it for $16/ bottle).

Jun 8th, 2020