Jemrose
Gloria's Gem Bennett Valley Merlot
Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Voluptuous and silky, clove and ripe plum. Nice tannic grip on the back end. I wish there was more demand for Merlot out there. Stupid "Sideways"
Voluptuous and silky, clove and ripe plum. Nice tannic grip on the back end. I wish there was more demand for Merlot out there. Stupid "Sideways"
Aug 25th, 2017
Bevan fan here. This isn’t my favorite wine he has produced but it is a pleasant drinking Merlot.
Bevan fan here. This isn’t my favorite wine he has produced but it is a pleasant drinking Merlot.
Mar 23rd, 2021Generally not a Merlot fan but a huge fan of Russell’s Merlot from Showket. This is a good alternate.
Generally not a Merlot fan but a huge fan of Russell’s Merlot from Showket. This is a good alternate.
Jan 7th, 2021At home eating leftovers tonight enjoying this surprise. I bought 6 bottles based on Russell Bevan being the winemaker. My experience with the first few bottles was disappointing, but tonight was special. I wish I could understand these differences; bottle variation???...dumb phase???...I just don’t know.
I’m generally not a Merlot drinker as a varietal but I also have fond memories of the 2008 Bevan Cellars Showket Vineyard Merlot...a wonderful wine.
At home eating leftovers tonight enjoying this surprise. I bought 6 bottles based on Russell Bevan being the winemaker. My experience with the first few bottles was disappointing, but tonight was special. I wish I could understand these differences; bottle variation???...dumb phase???...I just don’t know.
I’m generally not a Merlot drinker as a varietal but I also have fond memories of the 2008 Bevan Cellars Showket Vineyard Merlot...a wonderful wine.
What a difference a year makes. Still a beast of a wine, but rounding into form. Sarsaparilla, licorice, blackberry compote, framed by really nice toasty oak. These wines are retarded when they're young, almost undrinkable. A year or two in the cellar does wonders. Probably needs five more to be fair. I don't normally drink wine this big on a Wednesday night, but the Supreme Court is going to shit so fuck it.
What a difference a year makes. Still a beast of a wine, but rounding into form. Sarsaparilla, licorice, blackberry compote, framed by really nice toasty oak. These wines are retarded when they're young, almost undrinkable. A year or two in the cellar does wonders. Probably needs five more to be fair. I don't normally drink wine this big on a Wednesday night, but the Supreme Court is going to shit so fuck it.
Jun 28th, 2018Nice for a merlot but a bit disappointing for Bevan, maybe I'm expecting too much for the price point? I guess I was hoping for some of the wonderful Showket Merlot that Bevan did years ago.
Nice for a merlot but a bit disappointing for Bevan, maybe I'm expecting too much for the price point? I guess I was hoping for some of the wonderful Showket Merlot that Bevan did years ago.
Nov 25th, 2017Dark cherry color in the glass with ruby undertones. Unexpected earthiness on the nose with forest floor, plenty of cedar, fresh cut flowers, and bright, bright cherries. I’m all about some Bevan wine and this label really is just as good as you would hope it is. Absolutely terrific structure with wonderful balance and firm tannins, which requires some time to breathe. Freshly smoked tobacco, ripe cherries, bright strawberries, and damn earth happening here. Nice long finish with just the right amount of pepper. This is just a baby and can stand to be put away for a few more years but it’s so good right now.
Dark cherry color in the glass with ruby undertones. Unexpected earthiness on the nose with forest floor, plenty of cedar, fresh cut flowers, and bright, bright cherries. I’m all about some Bevan wine and this label really is just as good as you would hope it is. Absolutely terrific structure with wonderful balance and firm tannins, which requires some time to breathe. Freshly smoked tobacco, ripe cherries, bright strawberries, and damn earth happening here. Nice long finish with just the right amount of pepper. This is just a baby and can stand to be put away for a few more years but it’s so good right now.
Nov 23rd, 2017
Nice structure. Wish I had the patience to see this in a few years
Nice structure. Wish I had the patience to see this in a few years
Oct 2nd, 2017
Continuing on the Bevan train. First ever trip to Merlot! When I saw that he was the winemaker and I next saw the price, I yelled sold and am glad I did. Typically intense with soft to moderate tannins. Totally over delivers for the price.
Continuing on the Bevan train. First ever trip to Merlot! When I saw that he was the winemaker and I next saw the price, I yelled sold and am glad I did. Typically intense with soft to moderate tannins. Totally over delivers for the price.
May 22nd, 2017