Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family)
Estate Grown Oak Knoll District Merlot
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, California, USA
A classy wine from a classy family
A classy wine from a classy family
1 person found it helpfulJun 17th, 2015
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
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
So delicious sitting here with my sis and hubby.
So delicious sitting here with my sis and hubby.
Apr 18th, 2021
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
Beautiful chocolate/cherry nose. Very fruity and balanced
Beautiful chocolate/cherry nose. Very fruity and balanced
Aug 27th, 2019I'm a fan. Corley makes solid wines.
I'm a fan. Corley makes solid wines.
Apr 15th, 2017Stop 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