Martin Ray

Napa Valley Merlot

8.844 ratings

-no pro ratings

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

8.6

Very plummy with a little leather note. Medium bodied

Very plummy with a little leather note. Medium bodied

Jan 12th, 2017

8.5

Great wine for Christmas dinner.

Great wine for Christmas dinner.

Dec 24th, 2015

9.0

Excellent for the price

Excellent for the price

Aug 4th, 2015

8.7

Enjoyed tonight with dinner. This wine was fruit forward, but an older style merlot. Would have this with or without food.

Enjoyed tonight with dinner. This wine was fruit forward, but an older style merlot. Would have this with or without food.

Jun 16th, 2015

Paul Burnsworth

9.0

Not your usual merlot.

Not your usual merlot.

Jun 14th, 2015

8.8

Lots of berry on the top and a peppery finish. Hint of butterscotch as well.

Lots of berry on the top and a peppery finish. Hint of butterscotch as well.

Apr 26th, 2015

8.9

Enjoyed this Merlot! I'll be buying more!

Enjoyed this Merlot! I'll be buying more!

Apr 23rd, 2015

8.6

Blueberry fruit and moderate tannins.

Blueberry fruit and moderate tannins.

Apr 20th, 2015

9.0

A bit strong for me.

A bit strong for me.

Mar 31st, 2015

7.7

Not very complex. Not much flavor. Not impressed.

Not very complex. Not much flavor. Not impressed.

Dec 27th, 2014