Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family)

Estate Grown Oak Knoll District Merlot

9.114 ratings
9.11 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
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
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
chao

It is ok but

It is ok but

Apr 9th, 2016
Emily Voland

Dry, and pretty great. Fruity , and I can't put my finger on what fruit it is. Great with a peppery pork tenderloin and roasted potatoes

Dry, and pretty great. Fruity , and I can't put my finger on what fruit it is. Great with a peppery pork tenderloin and roasted potatoes

Jan 26th, 2016
Ada Barber

Great nose (we're big fans, Nick 😁)

Great nose (we're big fans, Nick 😁)

Oct 30th, 2015
Matthew Gonzalez

Amazing Napa merlot for the price. Great fruit and very well balanced. Highly recommend.

Amazing Napa merlot for the price. Great fruit and very well balanced. Highly recommend.

Jul 21st, 2015
Adam Greenberg

Enjoyed this Merlot. Strong on front but finishes soft. More complex than expected. Great wine from Corley family

Enjoyed this Merlot. Strong on front but finishes soft. More complex than expected. Great wine from Corley family

Jun 11th, 2015
Dmitrijs Pjatkins

Dmitrijs had this 7 years ago

Dmitrijs had this 7 years ago

Dec 12th, 2016
Nosh Rivera

Nosh had this 8 years ago

Nosh had this 8 years ago

Oct 14th, 2016
Konrad Michels

Konrad had this 8 years ago

Konrad had this 8 years ago

May 21st, 2016