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McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards and Winery

Estate Bottled - Unfiltered Merlot

9.226 ratings
9.36 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, 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

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McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards and WineryCarneros, North CoastMerlot
Top Notes For
Mark Eastom
9.0

Earthy merlot.. Dried herbs, olive tapenade, fennel, cherry/strawberry, well integrated oak, and awesome earth.

Earthy merlot.. Dried herbs, olive tapenade, fennel, cherry/strawberry, well integrated oak, and awesome earth.

May 20th, 2016
Jerae Knutson

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8.5

A lot of sediment, just the way I like it.

A lot of sediment, just the way I like it.

Dec 17th, 2013
Michael Andrews
9.2

Strawberry cherry leather olive tapanede nose. Tart cherry tip of tongue. Sharp velvet tannens mouth feel. Herbal tea syrup middle tongue.

Strawberry cherry leather olive tapanede nose. Tart cherry tip of tongue. Sharp velvet tannens mouth feel. Herbal tea syrup middle tongue.

May 31st, 2020
Michael Andrews
9.5

First McKenzie Mueller wine club bottle!

First McKenzie Mueller wine club bottle!

Feb 23rd, 2019
Loc Dao
9.0

Well balanced merlot decanted for 1 hour opened up very nicely with a soft finish

Well balanced merlot decanted for 1 hour opened up very nicely with a soft finish

Feb 10th, 2019
Gunja Gargeshwari
9.0

Not as good as i remember it - still a good cab but much softer than the usual Napa cabs.

Not as good as i remember it - still a good cab but much softer than the usual Napa cabs.

Mar 31st, 2018
Noah Wallace
9.5

Let it breathe. Excellent flavors.

Let it breathe. Excellent flavors.

Mar 10th, 2018
Joseph Bilton
9.2

Truly delicious.

Truly delicious.

Sep 10th, 2015
Benjamin Verhulst
8.5

Held onto it too long, a little flat and past its prime. Not at all like a Malbec, hints of currant, high alcohol, low tannins. Sediment was great!

Held onto it too long, a little flat and past its prime. Not at all like a Malbec, hints of currant, high alcohol, low tannins. Sediment was great!

Jan 14th, 2015
Sam Shepard
9.2

Leather and spice

Leather and spice

May 18th, 2014