Deep dark staining garnet in the glass. A nice imitation of a Right Bank Bordeaux from Sonoma. All about the fruit on the nose with ripe raspberries, blueberries, and a touch of cocoa powder. Upon opening, this presents as a standard Sonoma Cab to be honest. A problem that plagues a lot of California Merlot, but on day two she starts to find an identity. The oak I kept expecting to hit never showed up in full force. More fruit on the palate with juicy strawberries and blackberries. There’s a dollop of vanilla there, as well. All in all, this is only a pretty good Merlot, but at least it’s not pretending to be a Cab.
Deep dark staining garnet in the glass. A nice imitation of a Right Bank Bordeaux from Sonoma. All about the fruit on the nose with ripe raspberries, blueberries, and a touch of cocoa powder. Upon opening, this presents as a standard Sonoma Cab to be honest. A problem that plagues a lot of California Merlot, but on day two she starts to find an identity. The oak I kept expecting to hit never showed up in full force. More fruit on the palate with juicy strawberries and blackberries. There’s a dollop of vanilla there, as well. All in all, this is only a pretty good Merlot, but at least it’s not pretending to be a Cab.
Feb 1st, 2018
I tried to give this a chance. How this was rated a 93 is beyond me. Austere and yes, reminiscent of a Bordeaux. But I wanted a Merlot from Chalk Hill. Not a morning after headache after 1 1/2 glasses. #cheapwine 👎🏻
I tried to give this a chance. How this was rated a 93 is beyond me. Austere and yes, reminiscent of a Bordeaux. But I wanted a Merlot from Chalk Hill. Not a morning after headache after 1 1/2 glasses. #cheapwine 👎🏻
Jan 18th, 2018
Great classic merlot. French inspired, Californian merlot- great with red meat, heavy fare.
Great classic merlot. French inspired, Californian merlot- great with red meat, heavy fare.
Feb 1st, 2017
Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, California, USA
