Joseph Carr

Napa County Merlot

8.714 ratings

8.81 pro ratings

Napa County, North 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

8.8

Blackberry, raspberry preserves, plum, vanilla, spice, oak and hints of white pepper. Good structure and well-integrated tannins.

Blackberry, raspberry preserves, plum, vanilla, spice, oak and hints of white pepper. Good structure and well-integrated tannins.

Oct 10th, 2015

Sabrina McDaniel

9.4

Smooth and drinkable. Great flavor without being too strong.

Smooth and drinkable. Great flavor without being too strong.

Mar 9th, 2017

8.6

2nd time around, enjoyable black fruit, with hint of oak and smoke.

2nd time around, enjoyable black fruit, with hint of oak and smoke.

May 26th, 2016

8.2

Deep purple in color, very strong berry taste.

Deep purple in color, very strong berry taste.

May 1st, 2016

8.4

Good not great.

Good not great.

Apr 28th, 2016

8.9

Enjoyable Merlot for rack of lamb or paella- 2012 vintage

Enjoyable Merlot for rack of lamb or paella- 2012 vintage

Feb 13th, 2016

Michael Sullivan

8.5

Dark berry with earthy salt. Velvet mouth.

Dark berry with earthy salt. Velvet mouth.

Dec 3rd, 2015

Michele Toscano

8.7

Celebrating 15 years with my company

Celebrating 15 years with my company

Oct 7th, 2015

8.4

Lighter red with a touch of tartness. Paired beautifully with ancient grain crackers.

Lighter red with a touch of tartness. Paired beautifully with ancient grain crackers.

Apr 4th, 2015

Sigh, smoky merlot nose, but this btl seemed flawed to me.

Sigh, smoky merlot nose, but this btl seemed flawed to me.

Dec 29th, 2018