O'Brien Estate

Romance of the Heart Napa Valley Red Blend

9.281 ratings
9.120 pro ratings
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Jake Hajer

Roasted red bell pepper, blackberries, leather, red plum, strawberries, baked boysenberry, layers and depth. Beautiful and tasting perfectly.

Roasted red bell pepper, blackberries, leather, red plum, strawberries, baked boysenberry, layers and depth. Beautiful and tasting perfectly.

Jul 27th, 2021
Tobin Trevarthen

Distinct flavors. Dark black cherry. Chocolate and tobacco. Smell and taste the terroir.

Distinct flavors. Dark black cherry. Chocolate and tobacco. Smell and taste the terroir.

Oct 10th, 2018
Brad Hemmer

Juicy dark fruit, dark chocolate, cedar, leather, smooth, building tannins.

Juicy dark fruit, dark chocolate, cedar, leather, smooth, building tannins.

Aug 12th, 2017
Tobin Trevarthen

One of our favorite.

One of our favorite.

Feb 7th, 2016
Tobin Trevarthen

A new favorite. Big Black Cherry. Mellow finish.

A new favorite. Big Black Cherry. Mellow finish.

Aug 8th, 2015
Charles Rivas

The 2012 is showing very well. Long, delicious finish that leaves you wanting more and more.

The 2012 is showing very well. Long, delicious finish that leaves you wanting more and more.

Jul 22nd, 2015
Charles Rivas

Great blend of Merlot and Cab. Stunning for a 2011, though a touch green, which is fine by me.

Great blend of Merlot and Cab. Stunning for a 2011, though a touch green, which is fine by me.

Apr 23rd, 2015
Brad Hemmer

Oak, dusty, but w nice blueberry, black cherry, plum flavors. When tannins soften a bit I think the finish will shine!

Oak, dusty, but w nice blueberry, black cherry, plum flavors. When tannins soften a bit I think the finish will shine!

Mar 12th, 2015
Tobin Trevarthen

Oh so nice. A wonderful prelude to a short rib dinner!

Oh so nice. A wonderful prelude to a short rib dinner!

Jan 1st, 2015
Tobin Trevarthen

Our new find is kickin it. Nice blend.

Our new find is kickin it. Nice blend.

Oct 4th, 2014