Monte De Oro

Merlot

9.010 ratings
-no pro ratings
Temecula Valley, South 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
Top Notes For
Daniel Ciolek

Very nice and drinkable from opening and into day 2. Medium bodied with earthy dark fruits and a hint of holiday spice/clove. Smooth finish. Just seemed to miss some of the ‘pop’ of prior vintages.

Very nice and drinkable from opening and into day 2. Medium bodied with earthy dark fruits and a hint of holiday spice/clove. Smooth finish. Just seemed to miss some of the ‘pop’ of prior vintages.

Dec 21st, 2023
Daniel Ciolek

Mature full bodied with subtle dark fruit and more pronounced leather and tobacco palate with spice - primarily black pepper - growing during the lingering finish.

Mature full bodied with subtle dark fruit and more pronounced leather and tobacco palate with spice - primarily black pepper - growing during the lingering finish.

Nov 18th, 2020
Cinnamon Molle'

I'm normally not a Syrah fan but this is nice!

I'm normally not a Syrah fan but this is nice!

Feb 26th, 2017
Jill James

Spicy, surprisingly smooth

Spicy, surprisingly smooth

Oct 14th, 2013
Daniel Hsu

Highly complex, yet still delicious! Amazing wine

Highly complex, yet still delicious! Amazing wine

Apr 18th, 2013
Claudia

Claudia had this 3 years ago

Claudia had this 3 years ago

Mar 3rd, 2022
Jared Cardoza

Jared had this 3 years ago

Jared had this 3 years ago

Mar 3rd, 2022
Jared Cardoza

Jared had this 3 years ago

Jared had this 3 years ago

Oct 10th, 2021
Megan Foley

Megan had this 9 years ago

Megan had this 9 years ago

Aug 16th, 2015