Materra

Oak Knoll District Merlot

9.032 ratings

9.07 pro ratings

Oak Knoll, 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

9.0

An interesting and tasty merlot. Worth a look!

An interesting and tasty merlot. Worth a look!

Dec 26th, 2017

Elizabeth Smith

9.0

In my glass, the enduring 2009 Materra Merlot, crafted with estate fruit from the Oak Knoll District in the Napa Valley, source of some of Napa's best merlot. Still showing floral and fruity aromatics, delicious black and red fruits, dusty cocoa, and spice. $40, purchased at the winery.

In my glass, the enduring 2009 Materra Merlot, crafted with estate fruit from the Oak Knoll District in the Napa Valley, source of some of Napa's best merlot. Still showing floral and fruity aromatics, delicious black and red fruits, dusty cocoa, and spice. $40, purchased at the winery.

Aug 29th, 2016

DuMOL Member Services

9.1

Finally tasted wonderful wines from Materra in the Oak Knoll district of Napa. Estate vineyard. Supple Merlot with tannins of velvet. Deep blackberry notes.

Finally tasted wonderful wines from Materra in the Oak Knoll district of Napa. Estate vineyard. Supple Merlot with tannins of velvet. Deep blackberry notes.

Mar 5th, 2016

Jennifer Marley

8.8

Damp basement nose, paper thin beautiful plum and raspberry, delightfully vital tannins on the back end for finish.

Damp basement nose, paper thin beautiful plum and raspberry, delightfully vital tannins on the back end for finish.

Jul 13th, 2015

Sales & Marketing Orin Swift Cellars

9.2

Not much of a merlot drinker, but this is really good.

Not much of a merlot drinker, but this is really good.

Jul 13th, 2013

8.9

Needs to open up in the glass. After that quite delicious. Hint of cassis and plums. Went very well lamb shoulder casserole.

Needs to open up in the glass. After that quite delicious. Hint of cassis and plums. Went very well lamb shoulder casserole.

Feb 15th, 2020

Kendall Johnson

9.1

Deliciously drinkable. Dark fruit, cacao, spice, and velvety tannins #HOPV wine club

Deliciously drinkable. Dark fruit, cacao, spice, and velvety tannins #HOPV wine club

Jul 28th, 2019

8.8

As good as previous time.

As good as previous time.

Mar 11th, 2019

8.8

This time around nice merlot! Some fruit and tannins. 2010.

This time around nice merlot! Some fruit and tannins. 2010.

Feb 12th, 2019

8.7

No nose, over the hill. 2010

No nose, over the hill. 2010

Jan 25th, 2019