Kokomo Winery

Pauline's Vineyard Merlot

9.143 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
William Langley

Tasting Room Lead/Wine Educator Dry Creek Vineyard, Blogger YnoGuy.com, CSW & WSET III Certified

8.8

The bright acidity and blackberry fruitiness fools you. Further inspection yields cardamon and dark cocoa worthy of age.

The bright acidity and blackberry fruitiness fools you. Further inspection yields cardamon and dark cocoa worthy of age.

1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2015
Edward

2007 vintage poured in February, 2022. I rated this lower in November, 2021 when paired with roast beef. Today it was paired with salty hamburgers. It was fabulous! I believe the saltiness really helped this Merlot stand out. A great combination.

2007 vintage poured in February, 2022. I rated this lower in November, 2021 when paired with roast beef. Today it was paired with salty hamburgers. It was fabulous! I believe the saltiness really helped this Merlot stand out. A great combination.

Feb 27th, 2022
Edward

2007 vintage poured November 2, 2021. Not as enjoyable as the bottle poured in April. But good enough for leftover roast beef.

2007 vintage poured November 2, 2021. Not as enjoyable as the bottle poured in April. But good enough for leftover roast beef.

Nov 2nd, 2021
Edward

2007 vintage poured in 2021. Not the best pairing with hot dogs and hamburgers, but it was enjoyable. Very smooth with mild tannins.

2007 vintage poured in 2021. Not the best pairing with hot dogs and hamburgers, but it was enjoyable. Very smooth with mild tannins.

Apr 16th, 2021
Steve Somermeyer

Very rich fruit but well balanced by tannins & acid.

Very rich fruit but well balanced by tannins & acid.

Jul 11th, 2020
Alex Christian

Underrated....amazing fruit. Paired w grilled meat

Underrated....amazing fruit. Paired w grilled meat

Apr 16th, 2018
Matt Beyard

Delicious Merlot. Loads of fruit and a long smooth finish. Best Merlot we have had in a while. Out of character for most Merlots.

Delicious Merlot. Loads of fruit and a long smooth finish. Best Merlot we have had in a while. Out of character for most Merlots.

Aug 13th, 2017
Mike O'Connor

Loved this. Very good dark fruit. Very smooth.

Loved this. Very good dark fruit. Very smooth.

Dec 23rd, 2016
Ashley DeBoise

Soooo good. It keeps getting better with every sip.

Soooo good. It keeps getting better with every sip.

Dec 13th, 2016
M. Travis

Smooth! Merlot saw this win medal SF chronicle. Glad I made the stop

Smooth! Merlot saw this win medal SF chronicle. Glad I made the stop

Oct 28th, 2016