Jason Stephens Winery

Estate Merlot

9.020 ratings

8.92 pro ratings

Santa Clara 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

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.0

Huge value and big full throttled lushiness (made that up)

Huge value and big full throttled lushiness (made that up)

Feb 19th, 2015

9.2

A merlot that truly drinks like a cab. Big, bold, dry, heavy tannins, this is a must buy for sure!

A merlot that truly drinks like a cab. Big, bold, dry, heavy tannins, this is a must buy for sure!

Jul 27th, 2014

9.0

Wonderful!

Wonderful!

Feb 14th, 2016

Michael Ochsner

8.5

Almost a sour but ripe dark fruit thing. Plum. Robust with persistent but integrated tannin. Big fruit on the palate. $12.50 B

Almost a sour but ripe dark fruit thing. Plum. Robust with persistent but integrated tannin. Big fruit on the palate. $12.50 B

Oct 22nd, 2015

9.3

Enjoyed a lovely merlot with BLowe.

Enjoyed a lovely merlot with BLowe.

Jun 8th, 2015

9.3

Blackberry jam, dark, liquorice, sweet tobacco in the finish. Very vibrant, very complex.

Blackberry jam, dark, liquorice, sweet tobacco in the finish. Very vibrant, very complex.

Apr 11th, 2015

10

Excellent wine!!!!!

Excellent wine!!!!!

Mar 10th, 2015

8.8

Chocolate, fruity and peppery scent. Warm, heavier taste with an immediate and unusual pepper hit.

Chocolate, fruity and peppery scent. Warm, heavier taste with an immediate and unusual pepper hit.

Jan 11th, 2015

8.8

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Jul 17th, 2014

9.3

H had this 9 years ago

H had this 9 years ago

Feb 21st, 2016