Irony

Small Lot Reserve Napa Valley Merlot

8.851 ratings

8.61 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

8.6

Nice and robust for a merlot. 14.5%. The only lingering flavour is the heat of the alcohol in my throat... #dragonbreath Its a touch spicy too... not bad.

Nice and robust for a merlot. 14.5%. The only lingering flavour is the heat of the alcohol in my throat... #dragonbreath Its a touch spicy too... not bad.

Jul 25th, 2015

8.9

2010 vintage on 31st jan 2020

2010 vintage on 31st jan 2020

Jan 31st, 2020

8.6

Strong tannins, long finish

Strong tannins, long finish

Jun 30th, 2017

8.7

Really good quality/value combo. Very decent merlot for the price.

Really good quality/value combo. Very decent merlot for the price.

Mar 5th, 2017

8.7

Clift

Clift

Sep 11th, 2016

9.2

It's an all round player - fruity, full-bodied and smooth with little acidity and tannin. It pairs well with pretty much everything, including beef, chicken and salmon. It's a good wine to bring to any gatherings. The price point is reasonable for a vintage wine - C$22.

It's an all round player - fruity, full-bodied and smooth with little acidity and tannin. It pairs well with pretty much everything, including beef, chicken and salmon. It's a good wine to bring to any gatherings. The price point is reasonable for a vintage wine - C$22.

May 6th, 2016

7.0

Decent.

Decent.

Nov 20th, 2015

Shelley Thorsen

9.5

Great wine

Great wine

Aug 9th, 2015

8.8

Steak, lobster, and merlot. How's your Sunday?

Steak, lobster, and merlot. How's your Sunday?

Apr 12th, 2015

9.3

EL GAUCHO

EL GAUCHO

Mar 17th, 2015