O'Brien Estate

Esate Bottled Napa Valley Merlot

9.14 ratings
9.12 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
Jake Hajer

Still has life. Good tertiary smoke.

Still has life. Good tertiary smoke.

Sep 23rd, 2022
Rebecca Fletcher

This wine has some "old world" characteristics. Dark fruit, raisin, prune, old leather, spice, and clove. A tiny hint of Brett. Nicely balanced. Definitely drinkable now.

This wine has some "old world" characteristics. Dark fruit, raisin, prune, old leather, spice, and clove. A tiny hint of Brett. Nicely balanced. Definitely drinkable now.

Nov 26th, 2014
David Childs

Very bold for merlot, almost cab like. Quite tasty, great qpr.

Very bold for merlot, almost cab like. Quite tasty, great qpr.

Oct 31st, 2014
Craig Stanfield

Craig had this 11 years ago

Craig had this 11 years ago

Aug 9th, 2013