Nickel & Nickel

Sori Bricco Vineyard Merlot

9.212 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Diamond Mountain, 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This was a massive wine. Big and chewy. Fruits were a little closed down. Very dark color. There is a slight liqueur style here with a touch of tar. Blackberries, blueberries, black raspberries, black plum, dry roses and earth. While my score may not show it, this wine has the potential to be their best wine of the vintage. It was simply a little closed down. A wine to watch over the next two years.

This was a massive wine. Big and chewy. Fruits were a little closed down. Very dark color. There is a slight liqueur style here with a touch of tar. Blackberries, blueberries, black raspberries, black plum, dry roses and earth. While my score may not show it, this wine has the potential to be their best wine of the vintage. It was simply a little closed down. A wine to watch over the next two years.

May 9th, 2016
Noah Hart

What a Delicious full bodied merlot with layers of complexity. Sad to note that this amazing vineyard has been re-planted

What a Delicious full bodied merlot with layers of complexity. Sad to note that this amazing vineyard has been re-planted

Feb 11th, 2014
Vander Diaz

It is great wine. Incredible quality.

It is great wine. Incredible quality.

Feb 28th, 2022
Heather

Very well aged! 2005 Sori Bricco mountain grape opened on 1/3/18! Solid structure, dark fruits, medium tannins, and maturity. Not past its prime!

Very well aged! 2005 Sori Bricco mountain grape opened on 1/3/18! Solid structure, dark fruits, medium tannins, and maturity. Not past its prime!

Jan 4th, 2018
James Pendergrass

Massive and rich merlot. The perfect aged bottle to share with my brother from another mother @Peter Coticchia on his BDay. Happy Birthday Bro!!!

Massive and rich merlot. The perfect aged bottle to share with my brother from another mother @Peter Coticchia on his BDay. Happy Birthday Bro!!!

Jan 23rd, 2017
Justin Brilman

2 hour decant and this opened up nicely to reveal layers of red fruit. Very enjoyable.

2 hour decant and this opened up nicely to reveal layers of red fruit. Very enjoyable.

Jan 10th, 2016
Justin Brilman

4th bottle of the evening and sadly it had to follow some pretty big contenders. Great wine just came 3rd...smooth rounded wine with lush fruit from a hot year. Drinking superbly right now.

4th bottle of the evening and sadly it had to follow some pretty big contenders. Great wine just came 3rd...smooth rounded wine with lush fruit from a hot year. Drinking superbly right now.

Nov 4th, 2015
Adam Jesberger

Adam had this 8 years ago

Adam had this 8 years ago

Jul 16th, 2016
Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.1

Eric had this 10 years ago

Eric had this 10 years ago

Aug 28th, 2014
Greg Hirson

Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA

8.9

Greg had this 11 years ago

Greg had this 11 years ago

Jun 8th, 2014