Illustrious

Carneros Merlot

8.925 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

9.8

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

8.6

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

10

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

8.8

Jackie likes this wine

Jackie likes this wine

Jun 2nd, 2018

8.0

It’s fine, light and sweet.

It’s fine, light and sweet.

Feb 24th, 2018

8.7

Fruity and bold. Lots of tannins. 👍🏼👍🏼

Fruity and bold. Lots of tannins. 👍🏼👍🏼

Jan 10th, 2018

8.9

Fruit forward merlot. Would buy again.

Fruit forward merlot. Would buy again.

Nov 29th, 2017

8.8

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

Mary Bailey Parker

Excellent!

Excellent!

Jan 19th, 2019

Glen Besterfield

9.1

Glen had this 4 years ago

Glen had this 4 years ago

May 15th, 2021