Michel-Schlumberger (Benchland Wine Estate)

Maison Rouge Dry Creek Valley Red Blend

8.743 ratings
-no pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Donald Williams

Simply lovely. Better than the more recent vintages.

Simply lovely. Better than the more recent vintages.

Jan 23rd, 2023
Donald Williams

Got this back when I belonged to the wine club, before the new owners ruined it. Used to be nice perks for club members. The wine is still good, though, but this one left something to be desired.

Got this back when I belonged to the wine club, before the new owners ruined it. Used to be nice perks for club members. The wine is still good, though, but this one left something to be desired.

May 23rd, 2020
Carol Kiesling

I wasn't expecting much, not expensive & description sounded too fruity for my taste. took it traveling (since it had a screw top). Pleasantly surprised!! Dry w lovely finish, and the 'bright fruit' description does mean that, as opposed to code for too sweet. I'll definitely look for it again

I wasn't expecting much, not expensive & description sounded too fruity for my taste. took it traveling (since it had a screw top). Pleasantly surprised!! Dry w lovely finish, and the 'bright fruit' description does mean that, as opposed to code for too sweet. I'll definitely look for it again

Mar 31st, 2017
Travis Yanke

Good

Good

Feb 22nd, 2017
Shaili Sharma

Very surprised. I was hesistant to purchase a blend for $20 but really like Dry Creek vineyard. Worth it. Complex, varied flavors. Bubbly when you start but it's pepper flavors stay on the palate

Very surprised. I was hesistant to purchase a blend for $20 but really like Dry Creek vineyard. Worth it. Complex, varied flavors. Bubbly when you start but it's pepper flavors stay on the palate

Oct 28th, 2015
Geoff Schmidt

One of my favorite regular bottles. Consistently tasty year after year.

One of my favorite regular bottles. Consistently tasty year after year.

May 26th, 2015
Brian H

Nice rich smell. Clear rose color. Little burgandy brown. Smell is nice no burn. Smooth and balanced all the way through. Enjoyable flavor

Nice rich smell. Clear rose color. Little burgandy brown. Smell is nice no burn. Smooth and balanced all the way through. Enjoyable flavor

Sep 7th, 2014
Ed Anderson

Wine from birthday party.

Wine from birthday party.

Jun 22nd, 2014
Cynthia Ladd

Really good

Really good

May 10th, 2014
Wine Masochist

Let it breathe for a half hour. Didn't like this at all first sip but got better with time. I think.

Let it breathe for a half hour. Didn't like this at all first sip but got better with time. I think.

Apr 25th, 2014