Napa Cellars
Napa Valley Merlot
Napa Valley, California, USA
Deep ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, cedar, earth, vanilla, leather, tobacco, chocolates, vegetables, vinaigrette, licorice, spices, dark coffee, pencil lead and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blueberries, cherries, sweet raspberries, plums, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, vegetables, diet cola, vinaigrette, tobacco, earth, bitter herbs, bell pepper, peppercorn and spices.
Nice length on the finish with gentle tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a very enjoyable Napa Merlot. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Shows nice complexity with typical Napa notes. This 4 year old is at its peak with a smooth mouthfeel.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly and show some tannins. I would have probably liked it better a year ago, when it had more tannins.
I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers, and afterwards with grilled chicken skewers and wild rice.
100% Merlot grapes are aged for 20 months in French oak barrels (36% new).
14.2% alcohol by volume.
$22.
Deep ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, cedar, earth, vanilla, leather, tobacco, chocolates, vegetables, vinaigrette, licorice, spices, dark coffee, pencil lead and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blueberries, cherries, sweet raspberries, plums, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, vegetables, diet cola, vinaigrette, tobacco, earth, bitter herbs, bell pepper, peppercorn and spices.
Nice length on the finish with gentle tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a very enjoyable Napa Merlot. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Shows nice complexity with typical Napa notes. This 4 year old is at its peak with a smooth mouthfeel.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly and show some tannins. I would have probably liked it better a year ago, when it had more tannins.
I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers, and afterwards with grilled chicken skewers and wild rice.
100% Merlot grapes are aged for 20 months in French oak barrels (36% new).
14.2% alcohol by volume.
$22.
Dark deep fruit not sweet. Really nice with dinner. Definitely drink again.
Dark deep fruit not sweet. Really nice with dinner. Definitely drink again.
Nov 7th, 2017
I really like this wine for the price ($15)
Good balance between body, Flavor, alcohol and tannins.
I really like this wine for the price ($15)
Good balance between body, Flavor, alcohol and tannins.
Beautiful wine and I can't stress enough for the price wonderful smooth dry , fruity. Lingers. I'm younger and love delicious wine. I know@i will buy this one again !
Beautiful wine and I can't stress enough for the price wonderful smooth dry , fruity. Lingers. I'm younger and love delicious wine. I know@i will buy this one again !
Jan 7th, 2017
Decent smokey cedar/oak after the jammy start, but the "boozy/alcohol" finish muted the spice at the end and made it quite dry. Opened up a bit in time, but that boozy tart finish remained a little. Still, a solid, fairly robust Cali Merlot for the price point (was on sale at LCBO for $24.95;4 bucks off).
Decent smokey cedar/oak after the jammy start, but the "boozy/alcohol" finish muted the spice at the end and made it quite dry. Opened up a bit in time, but that boozy tart finish remained a little. Still, a solid, fairly robust Cali Merlot for the price point (was on sale at LCBO for $24.95;4 bucks off).
Jun 25th, 2016
It's Sauvignon Blanc, but Delectable doesn't seem to get it.
It's Sauvignon Blanc, but Delectable doesn't seem to get it.
Sep 1st, 2015
