Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family)

Estate Grown Oak Knoll District Merlot

9.063 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, 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
Sean Herriott

A classy wine from a classy family

A classy wine from a classy family

1 person found it helpfulJun 17th, 2015
Joe Paradise

A merlot for cab drinkers. Dense dark core of chocolate, coffee beans and ripe plum wrapped in rich velvety tannins. Neither flabby nor one note, this has got some muscle and depth while retaining that approachable softness

A merlot for cab drinkers. Dense dark core of chocolate, coffee beans and ripe plum wrapped in rich velvety tannins. Neither flabby nor one note, this has got some muscle and depth while retaining that approachable softness

Apr 15th, 2016
Stacy Markow

Long finish. Supple.

Long finish. Supple.

Mar 8th, 2015
Trevor

I don't really drink many merlots, but this was quite drinkable.

I don't really drink many merlots, but this was quite drinkable.

Aug 19th, 2022
Leslie

So delicious sitting here with my sis and hubby.

So delicious sitting here with my sis and hubby.

Apr 18th, 2021
Brenda Chance

Opened up nicely in the decanter. Paired well with steak. It’s bold, smooth, and full of flavor.

Opened up nicely in the decanter. Paired well with steak. It’s bold, smooth, and full of flavor.

Jul 22nd, 2020
Pablo Cetlinski

Beautiful chocolate/cherry nose. Very fruity and balanced

Beautiful chocolate/cherry nose. Very fruity and balanced

Aug 27th, 2019
Alex

Young but enjoyable

Young but enjoyable

Apr 17th, 2017
Jason Duff

I'm a fan. Corley makes solid wines.

I'm a fan. Corley makes solid wines.

Apr 15th, 2017
Willie Carter

Stop me if you've heard this before: a Merlot for Cab drinkers. Lovely garnet color in the glass. Big, fruity nose of cherries and blueberries combine with some light oak and wet soil. More full-bodied than I expected with some heat coming in from the 14.4 but it never threatens to overpower. Pretty impressive palate of dark chocolate, herbaceousness, blackberries, and more oak. Add to that just a touch of old leather and coffee. Long, soft finish featuring vanilla and spice. Less finesse, more power. This is quality stuff.

Stop me if you've heard this before: a Merlot for Cab drinkers. Lovely garnet color in the glass. Big, fruity nose of cherries and blueberries combine with some light oak and wet soil. More full-bodied than I expected with some heat coming in from the 14.4 but it never threatens to overpower. Pretty impressive palate of dark chocolate, herbaceousness, blackberries, and more oak. Add to that just a touch of old leather and coffee. Long, soft finish featuring vanilla and spice. Less finesse, more power. This is quality stuff.

Apr 2nd, 2017