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Blueline Estate Napa Valley Merlot

9.234 ratings

9.35 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

9.4

This is the wine that got me back into Merlot - amazing fruit, round and voluptuous with lovely smooth tannins and 'bring me more' appeal.

This is the wine that got me back into Merlot - amazing fruit, round and voluptuous with lovely smooth tannins and 'bring me more' appeal.

Aug 1st, 2017

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.2

Luscious and decadent.

Luscious and decadent.

Jan 10th, 2017

9.7

Young bright fruit, well balanced. Gorgeous!

Young bright fruit, well balanced. Gorgeous!

Nov 29th, 2014

Daniel Andersen

9.7

Winery lost in wild fire

Winery lost in wild fire

May 31st, 2022

9.3

All I need is a pint - a bottle if on lock down- a day

All I need is a pint - a bottle if on lock down- a day

Apr 12th, 2020

8.7

Very Spicy. Please open at least an hour before drinking, maybe 2

Very Spicy. Please open at least an hour before drinking, maybe 2

Mar 28th, 2020

9.0

Dark ripe fruit nose. Silky smooth, jammy palate loaded with black and blue skinned fruits. Lovely wine.

Dark ripe fruit nose. Silky smooth, jammy palate loaded with black and blue skinned fruits. Lovely wine.

Mar 9th, 2019

9.2

Tasty merlot.

Tasty merlot.

Mar 25th, 2018

8.9

Sweeter than I remember it being.

Sweeter than I remember it being.

Oct 3rd, 2017

9.2

Hourglass never disappoints!

Hourglass never disappoints!

Apr 30th, 2017