Merryvale Vineyards

Forward Kidd Napa Valley Red Blend

9.047 ratings

9.15 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Red Blend

Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese

Top Notes For

9.1

Lots of fruit. Lots of goodness. Let it breath first

Lots of fruit. Lots of goodness. Let it breath first

2 people found it helpfulMay 25th, 2019

9.0

Not overly ripe. Great texture, ripeness, everything in its place. Great value.

Not overly ripe. Great texture, ripeness, everything in its place. Great value.

1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2017

8.8

V12. Nice fruit bomb. Cedar nose with a hint of eucalyptus. Juicy blue and blackberry fruit. Hints of mocha with a velvety finish. Easy drinker.

V12. Nice fruit bomb. Cedar nose with a hint of eucalyptus. Juicy blue and blackberry fruit. Hints of mocha with a velvety finish. Easy drinker.

1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2017

Michael Schamis

9.2

Rich, fruit-forward nose with notes of juicy stewed plums, cassis, black berries, cherries, pomegranate, baking spices and just a touch of oak. Bright, juicy and rich on the palate with loads of spice. Flavors of fleshy black plums, black cherries, and a touch of pomegranate leads to nice spice, a touch of herbs and cedar and very soft tannins all balanced out by soft acidity. The finish is long and juicy with bright, lingering acidity and baking spice. Pairs with Emeril's pork candy ribs and mac and cheese. Delicious!

Rich, fruit-forward nose with notes of juicy stewed plums, cassis, black berries, cherries, pomegranate, baking spices and just a touch of oak. Bright, juicy and rich on the palate with loads of spice. Flavors of fleshy black plums, black cherries, and a touch of pomegranate leads to nice spice, a touch of herbs and cedar and very soft tannins all balanced out by soft acidity. The finish is long and juicy with bright, lingering acidity and baking spice. Pairs with Emeril's pork candy ribs and mac and cheese. Delicious!

1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2017

8.0

This is one Bombastic Big Bottom Boy

This is one Bombastic Big Bottom Boy

Mar 13th, 2015

9.2

Nice blueberry and berry fruit with slight tannin structure. 2012 tasting nicely now.

Nice blueberry and berry fruit with slight tannin structure. 2012 tasting nicely now.

Jun 2nd, 2020

8.9

Shows well. Lots of fruit. Soft and well balanced

Shows well. Lots of fruit. Soft and well balanced

Feb 27th, 2017

8.9

Full of fruit. Very enjoyable. Loved it with Guava Steak!!

Full of fruit. Very enjoyable. Loved it with Guava Steak!!

May 8th, 2016

Dustin & Tara Owens

9.0

Easy to drink. Balanced. All of the fruits.

Easy to drink. Balanced. All of the fruits.

Apr 21st, 2016

9.1

Blueberry, spice, right in the middle of big and bold and light and easy drinking. Versatile wine.

Blueberry, spice, right in the middle of big and bold and light and easy drinking. Versatile wine.

Dec 4th, 2015