Matanzas Creek Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

9.18 ratings

9.21 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

9.2

Plenty of acidic puckery happening here. Tight and round on the front, a bit fruitier compared to their Bennett Valley, and this one has much more aging potential.

Plenty of acidic puckery happening here. Tight and round on the front, a bit fruitier compared to their Bennett Valley, and this one has much more aging potential.

Jun 13th, 2021

9.5

Very tasty Merlot. Enjoyed on virtual wine tasting night for club members. Dark fruits but still light

Very tasty Merlot. Enjoyed on virtual wine tasting night for club members. Dark fruits but still light

Nov 2nd, 2020

8.9

Second time with this wine...lighter bodied, fruity.

Second time with this wine...lighter bodied, fruity.

Feb 13th, 2020

9.1

Smooth, cherry, plum, red fruit, slight vanilla and very light leather notes on the nose. Enjoyed with coq au vin, but it was a little too fruity for this dish. Could be great in spring with lighter notes.

Smooth, cherry, plum, red fruit, slight vanilla and very light leather notes on the nose. Enjoyed with coq au vin, but it was a little too fruity for this dish. Could be great in spring with lighter notes.

Mar 3rd, 2019

Jeanette Hrnyak

8.7

Jeanette had this 3 years ago

Jeanette had this 3 years ago

Jul 24th, 2022

9.7

Andra had this 4 years ago

Andra had this 4 years ago

Jul 25th, 2021

9.1

Louiza had this 4 years ago

Louiza had this 4 years ago

May 28th, 2021

8.5

Patrick had this 6 years ago

Patrick had this 6 years ago

Nov 19th, 2018