Mercer Estates

Merlot

9.032 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, 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
Elizabeth Rice

Washington is a mystery. I am due a trip there to it discover it. Dark fruits with a rich mid-palate. I expected a sweet finish but it tricked me and finish dry. You got me this time Washington.

Washington is a mystery. I am due a trip there to it discover it. Dark fruits with a rich mid-palate. I expected a sweet finish but it tricked me and finish dry. You got me this time Washington.

Nov 15th, 2018
Randy Fuller

The Mercer Malbec looks dark ruby in the glass. The nose offers some beautiful dark fruit - plums, blackberries and currant - and sticks a lovely dose of French oak in there. A nice, savory hint of black olives lurks in the background. The palate is just as enjoyable, with a fruity focus augmented by peppery spice and cinnamon. This is a wine that will be a hit at the holiday table, no doubt. It's a festive, fun red that can hold its own with the standing rib roast.

The Mercer Malbec looks dark ruby in the glass. The nose offers some beautiful dark fruit - plums, blackberries and currant - and sticks a lovely dose of French oak in there. A nice, savory hint of black olives lurks in the background. The palate is just as enjoyable, with a fruity focus augmented by peppery spice and cinnamon. This is a wine that will be a hit at the holiday table, no doubt. It's a festive, fun red that can hold its own with the standing rib roast.

Oct 16th, 2017
Matt Sterr

Massively expressive nose of blackberry, tar, sage, herbs de Provence. Fruit forward black and blue fruit. Full-bodied and well put together.

Massively expressive nose of blackberry, tar, sage, herbs de Provence. Fruit forward black and blue fruit. Full-bodied and well put together.

1 person found it helpfulJan 30th, 2015
Paul Weil

Decent if unremarkable Merlot.

Decent if unremarkable Merlot.

Sep 6th, 2016
Anthony Lombardo

Solid Merlot for the price.

Solid Merlot for the price.

Feb 14th, 2016
Margaret Bakic

Full, fruity bouquet. Excellent flavor. Goes well with spaghetti

Full, fruity bouquet. Excellent flavor. Goes well with spaghetti

Jan 3rd, 2017
Jon Nadler

Nice.

Nice.

Dec 27th, 2016
Mike H.

I didn't have high hopes for a wine I grabbed for 30% off at a grocery store that was going out of business. But I am pleasantly surprised.

I didn't have high hopes for a wine I grabbed for 30% off at a grocery store that was going out of business. But I am pleasantly surprised.

Aug 9th, 2016
S Christovich

Needs room to open up. A bit heavy and probably not up to my favorite standards.

Needs room to open up. A bit heavy and probably not up to my favorite standards.

Sep 18th, 2015
Steve Fadden

I thought it was s bit oaky at first, but it's a pretty great Merlot!

I thought it was s bit oaky at first, but it's a pretty great Merlot!

Jan 4th, 2015