It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Deep ruby in color with a brick rim.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.
Showing plums, currants, light cedar, earth, herbs, light vanilla, licorice, light vegetables, coffee and black pepper.
This 20 year old Merlot from Napa Valley is still drinking nicely, but past its peak. Elegant and interesting.
This is a nice surprise, as I didn't see it drinking so nicely at this age.
Needs an hour to open up in the bottle.
Good by itself, and better with food at this point. I paired it with light appetizers.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$25.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Deep ruby in color with a brick rim.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.
Showing plums, currants, light cedar, earth, herbs, light vanilla, licorice, light vegetables, coffee and black pepper.
This 20 year old Merlot from Napa Valley is still drinking nicely, but past its peak. Elegant and interesting.
This is a nice surprise, as I didn't see it drinking so nicely at this age.
Needs an hour to open up in the bottle.
Good by itself, and better with food at this point. I paired it with light appetizers.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$25.
Feb 20th, 2025
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
Napa Valley, California, USA
