Jessup Cellars

Napa Valley Merlot

9.146 ratings

9.22 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

9.0

Very good, dark and silky merlot.

Very good, dark and silky merlot.

Oct 25th, 2017

9.1

Happy Easter! Inky, plum, medium plus body. Fast moving legs. Lengthy finish. Very solid merlot.

Happy Easter! Inky, plum, medium plus body. Fast moving legs. Lengthy finish. Very solid merlot.

Mar 27th, 2016

9.3

Pours jam in color. ON THE NOSE: currant, cassis and green olive. ON THE PALATE: black fruit, dust and eucalyptus with some hints of cocoa. this is a big bold merlot - would think it was a Cab except for soft tannins. This is a complex wine with many layers of Flavors. Full bodied and medium finish.

Pours jam in color. ON THE NOSE: currant, cassis and green olive. ON THE PALATE: black fruit, dust and eucalyptus with some hints of cocoa. this is a big bold merlot - would think it was a Cab except for soft tannins. This is a complex wine with many layers of Flavors. Full bodied and medium finish.

Nov 20th, 2015

9.3

ct 10.9.24

ct 10.9.24

Oct 16th, 2024

9.5

Enjoyed with beef Wellington for Christmas dinner – sooo good!

Enjoyed with beef Wellington for Christmas dinner – sooo good!

Dec 26th, 2020

9.6

Strawberry and red ripe fruits on the nose and first taste on the palette. Fruit forward but not overly sweet, delicate with subtle complexity. Overall delicious!!

Strawberry and red ripe fruits on the nose and first taste on the palette. Fruit forward but not overly sweet, delicate with subtle complexity. Overall delicious!!

Mar 7th, 2020

8.9

A great merlot - smooth , velvety , smoky , bramble fruit - even better after breathing a day

A great merlot - smooth , velvety , smoky , bramble fruit - even better after breathing a day

Apr 7th, 2019

9.0

Very good for a Merlot, at a tasting

Very good for a Merlot, at a tasting

Feb 9th, 2019

9.5

Velvety smooth, yummy fruits. Amazing now! Great with dark chocolate.

Velvety smooth, yummy fruits. Amazing now! Great with dark chocolate.

Sep 18th, 2018

9.3

Another from our Napa trip. Nice medium bodied flavor. Not a regular Merlot fan but this will pair nicely with a NY strip - soon.

Another from our Napa trip. Nice medium bodied flavor. Not a regular Merlot fan but this will pair nicely with a NY strip - soon.

Oct 29th, 2016