Joseph Carr

Napa Valley Merlot

9.09 ratings

9.21 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

8.9

Excellent balance, medium full body, some tannin, terrific fruit, well integrated, very satisfying. 2013 and will still develop.

Excellent balance, medium full body, some tannin, terrific fruit, well integrated, very satisfying. 2013 and will still develop.

Jul 26th, 2018

9.0

Tall grass. Mellow with good spice. Good with dark chocolate. Maybe a little leathery with notable tannins. A bolder merlot. Would buy again.

Tall grass. Mellow with good spice. Good with dark chocolate. Maybe a little leathery with notable tannins. A bolder merlot. Would buy again.

Jul 13th, 2018

9.2

Tall grass. Medium body, smooth. Not too sweet. Tad dry titch spicy but likable. A merlot that we both like. Would buy again.

Tall grass. Medium body, smooth. Not too sweet. Tad dry titch spicy but likable. A merlot that we both like. Would buy again.

May 6th, 2018

9.2

Andrew had this 8 years ago

Andrew had this 8 years ago

Apr 22nd, 2017

9.5

Ted had this a year ago

Ted had this a year ago

Jun 19th, 2023

8.6

Mirek had this 7 years ago

Mirek had this 7 years ago

Feb 24th, 2018

9.3

Brice had this 7 years ago

Brice had this 7 years ago

Feb 15th, 2018

8.9

Ludwig had this 7 years ago

Ludwig had this 7 years ago

Jan 25th, 2018

8.4

Tim had this 9 years ago

Tim had this 9 years ago

May 1st, 2016