Materra

Right Bank Napa Valley Merlot Blend

9.110 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2021 “Right Bank” pours a deep purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart black and red fruits: blackberries, plums, chocolate covered cherries, purple flowers, some vanilla and associated baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Drink now through 2031.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2021 “Right Bank” pours a deep purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart black and red fruits: blackberries, plums, chocolate covered cherries, purple flowers, some vanilla and associated baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Drink now through 2031.

Feb 21st, 2025
Tobin Trevarthen

This is a pure right bank representation from Materra. Merlot dominate. A team material.

This is a pure right bank representation from Materra. Merlot dominate. A team material.

Apr 26th, 2021
Lindsay joly

Well-made wine, but for the price point I wouldnt buy again.

Well-made wine, but for the price point I wouldnt buy again.

Aug 4th, 2023
Mickey Shoji

華やかなメルロー主体。ステーキ(牛、ラム)に合いそう。

華やかなメルロー主体。ステーキ(牛、ラム)に合いそう。

Aug 12th, 2021
Kapyrick Wine

v12. Nice. Dried cherries and cedar nose. Black cherry and currant fruit. Smooth, dry, tart hints, earthy finish.

v12. Nice. Dried cherries and cedar nose. Black cherry and currant fruit. Smooth, dry, tart hints, earthy finish.

Feb 26th, 2021
L Guerci

Still vibrant fruit for an ‘11. Perfect to share with friends!

Still vibrant fruit for an ‘11. Perfect to share with friends!

Jan 1st, 2021
Tom Wildenhaus

Nice kinda soft fruit medium minus tannin. It was a nice change of pace as a first bottle. I’d buy again.

Nice kinda soft fruit medium minus tannin. It was a nice change of pace as a first bottle. I’d buy again.

Feb 3rd, 2020
Jeffrey Coleman

An amazing Bordeaux inspired blend! Wow! I should’ve bought more than one.

An amazing Bordeaux inspired blend! Wow! I should’ve bought more than one.

Jul 26th, 2018
John Vuong

Wine Director/Sommelier Ame

9.4

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Aug 15th, 2015
Chris Madrid

Chris had this 6 years ago

Chris had this 6 years ago

May 30th, 2019