Hourglass

Blueline Estate Napa Valley Merlot

9.123 ratings
8.97 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
Matt Sterr

'13 is the new '97. Amazing Merlot in its youth. Enjoy over the next 6-10 years.

'13 is the new '97. Amazing Merlot in its youth. Enjoy over the next 6-10 years.

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2015
Craig Brown

One of the best California Merlots for this price point. Blackberry and dark earth aroma. Plush on the palate.

One of the best California Merlots for this price point. Blackberry and dark earth aroma. Plush on the palate.

1 person found it helpfulJul 25th, 2015
Katy Jossy Simanski

Soft and supple.

Soft and supple.

Sep 10th, 2015
Joe Roth

Big, beautiful merlot.

Big, beautiful merlot.

Oct 14th, 2018
Kevin Blix

Very enjoyable wine

Very enjoyable wine

Nov 10th, 2017
Daniel Taub

Drinking really well last night. @Anthony Biagi

Drinking really well last night. @Anthony Biagi

Jan 30th, 2017
Justin Brilman

Day 1 was meh...day 2 and this was smooth and velvety. Dark dark fruit.

Day 1 was meh...day 2 and this was smooth and velvety. Dark dark fruit.

May 12th, 2016
Rob Mayes

Absolutely stunning.

Absolutely stunning.

Apr 8th, 2016
Ryan Mayes

Better than when we had it at the winery. Fruit de force. Bravo.

Better than when we had it at the winery. Fruit de force. Bravo.

Apr 2nd, 2016
Mike Mayer

Another excellent Merlot from the Hourglass team. Lots of blue fruit and cinnamon on the nose. A very solid showing of blueberry, mocha and coffee on the palate with a little spice and earthiness. The finish is bold with a solid backbone of tannins that are well refined but evident in balance with nice acidity. I love this wine and everything Hourglass produces.

Another excellent Merlot from the Hourglass team. Lots of blue fruit and cinnamon on the nose. A very solid showing of blueberry, mocha and coffee on the palate with a little spice and earthiness. The finish is bold with a solid backbone of tannins that are well refined but evident in balance with nice acidity. I love this wine and everything Hourglass produces.

Feb 2nd, 2016