Louis M. Martini

California Merlot

8.55 ratings

8.51 pro ratings

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

8.5

Not surprising on downhill but still tasty. Mint, port like flavor almost.

Not surprising on downhill but still tasty. Mint, port like flavor almost.

Aug 13th, 2014

8.5

Port like. Over the hill but still tasty.

Port like. Over the hill but still tasty.

Jul 16th, 2015

8.5

Great expressive nose. Stewed berries and dried leaves. Fell a bit flat on the palate. Still alive but past it's prime.

Great expressive nose. Stewed berries and dried leaves. Fell a bit flat on the palate. Still alive but past it's prime.

Feb 10th, 2015

1978 vintage of private reserve Merlot - Dec 2021

1978 vintage of private reserve Merlot - Dec 2021

Dec 29th, 2021

Michael Siciliano

8.8

Michael had this 10 years ago

Michael had this 10 years ago

Feb 10th, 2015