J. Brix

Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot

9.012 ratings

9.02 pro ratings

Santa Ynez Valley, Central 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

9.1

NatDiego - 2018. Probably not fair to rate this at room temp on a hot day, but nice potential with some more time. Like oysters, should be consumed in a month that has an “R”.

NatDiego - 2018. Probably not fair to rate this at room temp on a hot day, but nice potential with some more time. Like oysters, should be consumed in a month that has an “R”.

1 person found it helpfulJul 29th, 2018

10

Naturally sparkling and delicious!

Naturally sparkling and delicious!

Jan 7th, 2024

9.0

I liked it this time, had a decent flow of dark fruits

I liked it this time, had a decent flow of dark fruits

Dec 25th, 2023

8.7

I live for Merlot..... But I don't

I live for Merlot..... But I don't

Nov 13th, 2021

9.0

Fresh, crunchy blueberries and strawberries with some black pepper and moist soil. Medium acid, low tannins, slightly chilled and super crushable... perfect with burgers. Simple, refreshing, and delicious.

Fresh, crunchy blueberries and strawberries with some black pepper and moist soil. Medium acid, low tannins, slightly chilled and super crushable... perfect with burgers. Simple, refreshing, and delicious.

Oct 11th, 2020

9.0

Nice, bright carbonic merlot.

Nice, bright carbonic merlot.

Jun 2nd, 2020

9.0

Matt had this 5 years ago

Matt had this 5 years ago

Nov 20th, 2019

9.0

Matt had this 6 years ago

Matt had this 6 years ago

Sep 14th, 2018

8.8

Lauren had this 2 years ago

Lauren had this 2 years ago

Jul 1st, 2022

8.8

Lars had this 5 years ago

Lars had this 5 years ago

May 8th, 2020