Milbrandt Vineyards

The Estates Wahluke Slope Merlot

8.873 ratings
8.99 pro ratings
Wahluke Slope, 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
Sue Mohle

Rich Bramble Berry and forest floor notes

Rich Bramble Berry and forest floor notes

Nov 7th, 2016
Matt Sterr

Full body. Ripe and fruity.

Full body. Ripe and fruity.

Sep 15th, 2016
Eric Hwang

To quote Kelly from Milbrandt, "dusty cocoa", ripe plums and a bit of cedar. Smooth and easy drinking.

To quote Kelly from Milbrandt, "dusty cocoa", ripe plums and a bit of cedar. Smooth and easy drinking.

Aug 15th, 2015
Katherine Bordelon

Court of Master Sommelier Guild member

9.4

Very nice merlot.

Very nice merlot.

Dec 29th, 2014
Eric Hwang

Meaty aromas, but also a bit of oxidation. Fruit flavor a bit muted and getting tart acidity. Right on the cusp of being past its prime. Can't vouch for the storage of this bottle.

Meaty aromas, but also a bit of oxidation. Fruit flavor a bit muted and getting tart acidity. Right on the cusp of being past its prime. Can't vouch for the storage of this bottle.

Oct 2nd, 2014
Jenna Whitrock

Very Oakey

Very Oakey

Nov 18th, 2023
Tyler Martinelli

Super oakey when first opened. The second day it really showed it’s full potential. Touch of oak, dark fruit, mocha, licorice.

Super oakey when first opened. The second day it really showed it’s full potential. Touch of oak, dark fruit, mocha, licorice.

Feb 3rd, 2021
Alton Komori

2012 - Luscious blackberry, cassis bouquet; great hue and legs and mouthfeel; long fruit forward slightly white pepper finish; tremendous value at $25.19; definitely worth revisiting; hope I can get more.

2012 - Luscious blackberry, cassis bouquet; great hue and legs and mouthfeel; long fruit forward slightly white pepper finish; tremendous value at $25.19; definitely worth revisiting; hope I can get more.

Nov 21st, 2020
Cathy Xu

Very dark and rich, heavy plum with floral and chocolate notes

Very dark and rich, heavy plum with floral and chocolate notes

Jan 1st, 2019
Shelli Mueller

The 2016 Merlot is the absolute smoothest Merlot I have ever had!

The 2016 Merlot is the absolute smoothest Merlot I have ever had!

Dec 29th, 2018