J. McClelland

Napa Valley Merlot

8.913 ratings
9.01 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
Liz Bird

Young, off balanced, lacking texture.

Young, off balanced, lacking texture.

1 person found it helpfulAug 10th, 2018
Jeremiah Diaz

Medium ruby in color; black plums, graphite, and cedar on the nose; medium acidity; high tannins; tastes like blackberries, blueberries, and eucalyptus with a long finish. Nellie and I like it. Bri didn't.

Medium ruby in color; black plums, graphite, and cedar on the nose; medium acidity; high tannins; tastes like blackberries, blueberries, and eucalyptus with a long finish. Nellie and I like it. Bri didn't.

Jul 9th, 2024
Some Dude

Let this one breathe. Lots of bright fruit in tension with some earthy tannins. Once it opened up, it was rich and lovely.

Let this one breathe. Lots of bright fruit in tension with some earthy tannins. Once it opened up, it was rich and lovely.

Jun 21st, 2020
Steven

Late night dinner at our favorite spot, Annie Gunn’s. Trying a new cab. Very light and fruit forward, not as heavy as traditional Cabs. Great new addition. Would definitely add to the collection.

Late night dinner at our favorite spot, Annie Gunn’s. Trying a new cab. Very light and fruit forward, not as heavy as traditional Cabs. Great new addition. Would definitely add to the collection.

Feb 3rd, 2019
Erin Joyce

Ehhhh

Ehhhh

Dec 26th, 2018
Craig Chandler

Nice finish. Chocolate, black berry, tobacco on the nose. Enjoying it.

Nice finish. Chocolate, black berry, tobacco on the nose. Enjoying it.

Dec 12th, 2018
John Berghoff

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Mar 2nd, 2017
Peggy Hadley

Peggy had this 3 years ago

Peggy had this 3 years ago

Jul 9th, 2021
Nicholas Lindner

Nicholas had this 6 years ago

Nicholas had this 6 years ago

Dec 21st, 2018
Desiree Werner

Desiree had this 6 years ago

Desiree had this 6 years ago

Jul 29th, 2018