Hourglass

Blueline Estate Napa Valley Merlot

9.09 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

9.3

I hesitated on this, the last Hourglass Cab I opened way to early; thought I would give this Merlot a try and it is so delicious! I am getting brambly fruit, mocha, vanilla cedar, blackberries, milk chocolate, tea leaves, raspberries, and sandalwood. Tannins are nicely integrated, balance really nice, smooth as silk! Alc. 14.6..no burn!

I hesitated on this, the last Hourglass Cab I opened way to early; thought I would give this Merlot a try and it is so delicious! I am getting brambly fruit, mocha, vanilla cedar, blackberries, milk chocolate, tea leaves, raspberries, and sandalwood. Tannins are nicely integrated, balance really nice, smooth as silk! Alc. 14.6..no burn!

Oct 2nd, 2021

8.9

Ok.. heavy merlot

Ok.. heavy merlot

Jan 19th, 2021

9.2

2016 - Pleasant fruit forward licorice bouquet; nice mouthfeel, medium long slightly tannic finish.

2016 - Pleasant fruit forward licorice bouquet; nice mouthfeel, medium long slightly tannic finish.

Dec 7th, 2020

9.0

$648/cs 12

$648/cs 12

Oct 14th, 2019

Sebastien Leger

8.8

A medium to full bodied Merlot that is pleasant but does not bring much surprises.

A medium to full bodied Merlot that is pleasant but does not bring much surprises.

Jul 31st, 2019

9.2

Eric had this 2 years ago

Eric had this 2 years ago

Dec 26th, 2021

9.2

Jimmy had this 3 years ago

Jimmy had this 3 years ago

Aug 5th, 2021

8.9

Bill had this 5 years ago

Bill had this 5 years ago

May 2nd, 2019

Chad Montgomery

8.9

Chad had this 5 years ago

Chad had this 5 years ago

Mar 13th, 2019