Keswick Vineyards

Monticello Merlot

9.015 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Monticello, Central Region, Virginia, USA
Merlot
Top Notes For
Bryant Bickel

Kinda foxy, little light for style.

Kinda foxy, little light for style.

May 18th, 2016
Chris Zitzman

I've heard rave reviews about the 2014 vintage from a good number of the producers in the Monticello region of Virginia. Now I know why. The '14 Keswick Merlot is an example of why the Merlot grape is not-so-quietly growing in its acclaim up and down the Atlantic coast. CONSISTENCY is the buzz word, and it shows in this example. It's bright on the nose with stewed cherry and bright, light hints of mocha. PERFECT with a sirloin steak and pierogies. Delicious, juicy mouthfeel and a satisfying finish. It's a perfect introduction to the bright future that's brewing in Virginia.

I've heard rave reviews about the 2014 vintage from a good number of the producers in the Monticello region of Virginia. Now I know why. The '14 Keswick Merlot is an example of why the Merlot grape is not-so-quietly growing in its acclaim up and down the Atlantic coast. CONSISTENCY is the buzz word, and it shows in this example. It's bright on the nose with stewed cherry and bright, light hints of mocha. PERFECT with a sirloin steak and pierogies. Delicious, juicy mouthfeel and a satisfying finish. It's a perfect introduction to the bright future that's brewing in Virginia.

Oct 22nd, 2015
Rachel Stinson Vrooman

Good stuff

Good stuff

Sep 30th, 2014
Tessa Mager

Dark red color, smooth, tastes spicy and cherry. I put a star by this during the tasting.

Dark red color, smooth, tastes spicy and cherry. I put a star by this during the tasting.

May 14th, 2019
Brian Franke

Amazed by how this aged. For a Touriga (not sure if grown in VA) processed in Virginia this wine has solid big red properties.

Amazed by how this aged. For a Touriga (not sure if grown in VA) processed in Virginia this wine has solid big red properties.

May 17th, 2016
Catherine B.

Really acidic with bright fruit

Really acidic with bright fruit

Jan 30th, 2015
Madison Gross

Better decanted, has some sediment

Better decanted, has some sediment

Nov 2nd, 2012
Slestyan

Slestyan had this 5 years ago

Slestyan had this 5 years ago

Nov 26th, 2018
Liam Gandelsman

Liam had this 8 years ago

Liam had this 8 years ago

May 31st, 2016
Tim Danielson

Tim had this 8 years ago

Tim had this 8 years ago

Oct 18th, 2015