La Jota Vineyard Co.

W. S. Keyes Vineyard Merlot

9.347 ratings
9.413 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, 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
Brian S

Red and blue fruits, fermented orange peel, cocoa, dark chocolate, espresso, boot strap leather. This wine is a beast!

Red and blue fruits, fermented orange peel, cocoa, dark chocolate, espresso, boot strap leather. This wine is a beast!

Aug 15th, 2021
Brian S

This has to be the best Napa Merlot that I have ever tasted, 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Amazing black and red fruits, great acidity, tension and tannins can’t wait to try there bottles over the years.

This has to be the best Napa Merlot that I have ever tasted, 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Amazing black and red fruits, great acidity, tension and tannins can’t wait to try there bottles over the years.

Jan 11th, 2020
John Berghoff

One of the best wines of the year! Didn't want it to stop.

One of the best wines of the year! Didn't want it to stop.

Sep 15th, 2016
Tobin Trevarthen

Under the table tasting. Secret stash...for a reason. Smooth. Mellow tannins. Bold fruit.

Under the table tasting. Secret stash...for a reason. Smooth. Mellow tannins. Bold fruit.

Jun 21st, 2015
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Another lovely Napa mountain wine: baked blueberries, blackberries, black plums laced with dark chocolate covered coffee beans. Fab balance!

Another lovely Napa mountain wine: baked blueberries, blackberries, black plums laced with dark chocolate covered coffee beans. Fab balance!

Jan 17th, 2015
David Bos

Great wine! Hillside merlot.

Great wine! Hillside merlot.

May 7th, 2014
Martin G Rivard

Simply outstanding Merlot!!!!
Love it, ❤️ it, ❤️ it.
wow that's good!

Simply outstanding Merlot!!!!
Love it, ❤️ it, ❤️ it.
wow that's good!

Apr 14th, 2017
Shana B

Not. A. Merlot.

Not. A. Merlot.

Oct 21st, 2022
Alex Hughes

Won’t win a QPR award but no denying it is an extremely well made wine. Rivals a very good right bank but darker fruit.

Won’t win a QPR award but no denying it is an extremely well made wine. Rivals a very good right bank but darker fruit.

Oct 15th, 2018
Mike Mayer

Another wonderful Merlot. Mountain wines are known for beautiful dark color, intense aromatics and full bodied flavors. This Howell Mountain wine does not disappoint. Beautiful ruby red color and great aromas of blue fruit, cedar and a little earthiness. The tannins on this young wine are very apparent but seem to integrate nicely with the intense flavors of blueberries and baking spices while in your mouth. I am sure this wine will improve with age but it drinks very well today.

Another wonderful Merlot. Mountain wines are known for beautiful dark color, intense aromatics and full bodied flavors. This Howell Mountain wine does not disappoint. Beautiful ruby red color and great aromas of blue fruit, cedar and a little earthiness. The tannins on this young wine are very apparent but seem to integrate nicely with the intense flavors of blueberries and baking spices while in your mouth. I am sure this wine will improve with age but it drinks very well today.

Sep 23rd, 2018