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O'Brien Estate

Estate Bottled Napa Valley Merlot

9.013 ratings
8.72 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

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O'Brien EstateOak Knoll, Napa ValleyMerlot
Top Notes For
Tobin Trevarthen
8.5

We typically love our O’Briens, but this one was a bit more tannic, dirt, leather driven then I would expect from a Merlot. Opened up a bit with time and air. Black cherry shined through 1/2 hour in.

We typically love our O’Briens, but this one was a bit more tannic, dirt, leather driven then I would expect from a Merlot. Opened up a bit with time and air. Black cherry shined through 1/2 hour in.

Nov 16th, 2018
Tobin Trevarthen
9.1

One of our favorite vintners delivers on the Merlot. A bit high in alcohol, but smooth nonetheless.

One of our favorite vintners delivers on the Merlot. A bit high in alcohol, but smooth nonetheless.

Apr 28th, 2016
Tobin Trevarthen
9.4

Stellar. Black cherry. Mellow tannins.

Stellar. Black cherry. Mellow tannins.

May 18th, 2015
Paco Suro
9.1

Softening tannins. Great fruit here. Ready now. But will be fine for a while.

Softening tannins. Great fruit here. Ready now. But will be fine for a while.

Jun 11th, 2017
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

8.8

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Peter had this 9 years ago

Aug 24th, 2015
Calvin G
9.6

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Feb 25th, 2016
Paul Neumaier
8.9

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Feb 15th, 2016
Jenn Dietrich
9.9

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Jenn had this 9 years ago

Dec 31st, 2015
Lauren Smith
7.0

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Nov 1st, 2015
Charles Campbell
8.8

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Charles had this 9 years ago

Oct 13th, 2015