Kenwood Vineyards

Sonoma County Merlot

8.5144 ratings
8.34 pro ratings
Sonoma County, 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
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Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.3

This is a classic Californian Merlot from Kenwood winery is full of sun and ripe fruits, plum ,blackberry ,cherry ,vanilla ,oak, black cherry, berry jam berry sauce dark fruit, medium body, ripe finish. Not my taste for a while. My score 83, drink to 2020

This is a classic Californian Merlot from Kenwood winery is full of sun and ripe fruits, plum ,blackberry ,cherry ,vanilla ,oak, black cherry, berry jam berry sauce dark fruit, medium body, ripe finish. Not my taste for a while. My score 83, drink to 2020

May 18th, 2019
Tommy

Always a safe bet. Very consistent And good taste with anything.

Always a safe bet. Very consistent And good taste with anything.

3 people found it helpfulOct 14th, 2016
Pierre Arneaux

Not bad for this price, we enjoyed it.

Not bad for this price, we enjoyed it.

2 people found it helpfulOct 9th, 2016
Michael Geyer

Was on sale for an "everyday wine" price so I tried it. Much more than a basic house wine. More structured with nice finish. Good fruit flavor but not too jammy.

Was on sale for an "everyday wine" price so I tried it. Much more than a basic house wine. More structured with nice finish. Good fruit flavor but not too jammy.

2 people found it helpfulSep 18th, 2016
Mark Morgan

Not bad for an AirBNB freebie. Doesn’t really taste like merlot, more gamay, but no excess oak or alcohol.

Not bad for an AirBNB freebie. Doesn’t really taste like merlot, more gamay, but no excess oak or alcohol.

1 person found it helpfulMar 30th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Kenwood Vineyards was established in 1970 in the former Pagani Brothers Winery, a historic cellar dating back to 1906. Aromas of sweet red fruit and spice. On the palate cherry with dried fruit flavors, cinnamon and cacao, dusty tannins on lingering finish ending with an oak character. Good but unexciting.

Kenwood Vineyards was established in 1970 in the former Pagani Brothers Winery, a historic cellar dating back to 1906. Aromas of sweet red fruit and spice. On the palate cherry with dried fruit flavors, cinnamon and cacao, dusty tannins on lingering finish ending with an oak character. Good but unexciting.

1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2018
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.4

Nope. Not my favorite.

Nope. Not my favorite.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2017
Christina Seward

super good

super good

Jan 23rd, 2021
Jake Wanek

Delightful Sonoma merlot

Delightful Sonoma merlot

Aug 24th, 2020
Sham Dolphin

Very fruity!

Very fruity!

Nov 19th, 2019