Illustrious

Carneros Merlot

8.953 ratings
-no pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, 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
Amy Evans

Found this during our recent move, and were worried it was bad when the cork was cracked. Best bottle of merlot we have had! Full-bodied. Delicious!

Found this during our recent move, and were worried it was bad when the cork was cracked. Best bottle of merlot we have had! Full-bodied. Delicious!

Nov 19th, 2023
Julie Kaludis

Enjoyed this 2013 vintage on 7/25/20. Full bodied; can be served with steak or pizza.

Enjoyed this 2013 vintage on 7/25/20. Full bodied; can be served with steak or pizza.

Jul 25th, 2020
Brad Purvis

Most excellent. Great legs. A very nice surprise from my wine club. I suggest you buy as many bottles as you can.

Most excellent. Great legs. A very nice surprise from my wine club. I suggest you buy as many bottles as you can.

Aug 13th, 2018
Rick Fuller

Jackie likes this wine

Jackie likes this wine

Jun 2nd, 2018
Hugo Botha

It’s fine, light and sweet.

It’s fine, light and sweet.

Feb 24th, 2018
Jeremy and Shiying

Wife's favorite merlot to date. I thought it was a little one dimensional. I'd drink it again

Wife's favorite merlot to date. I thought it was a little one dimensional. I'd drink it again

Jan 14th, 2018
Peter Manville

Fruity and bold. Lots of tannins. πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

Fruity and bold. Lots of tannins. πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

Jan 10th, 2018
Don Knight

Fruit forward merlot. Would buy again.

Fruit forward merlot. Would buy again.

Nov 29th, 2017
Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

BBQ! Vino! Family! Plum, red cherry, vanilla, & spice.

BBQ! Vino! Family! Plum, red cherry, vanilla, & spice.

Jul 3rd, 2017
Kieran Roberts

Nice fruit and ripeness considering the lower price point. Decent bbq wine.

Nice fruit and ripeness considering the lower price point. Decent bbq wine.

Jul 1st, 2016