Peter Franus

Napa Valley Merlot

9.05 ratings

9.31 pro ratings

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

9.3

Mind blowing small production Pomerol style Merlot that will convert a CabSauv drinker. Big fuller style body with tannin, dry plum skins. Mild earthiness. If you think of Merlot as the varietal that made Blackstone famous then this will change your mind and begin your journey to Pomerol.

Mind blowing small production Pomerol style Merlot that will convert a CabSauv drinker. Big fuller style body with tannin, dry plum skins. Mild earthiness. If you think of Merlot as the varietal that made Blackstone famous then this will change your mind and begin your journey to Pomerol.

May 14th, 2017

9.0

Let it breathe. Very soft with vanilla, cedar and cigar

Let it breathe. Very soft with vanilla, cedar and cigar

Feb 18th, 2017

8.9

Bing cherry Mocha if there was such a thing. Delicious

Bing cherry Mocha if there was such a thing. Delicious

Dec 26th, 2016

8.3

Kevin had this 6 years ago

Kevin had this 6 years ago

Dec 21st, 2018

9.6

Tim had this 7 years ago

Tim had this 7 years ago

Dec 25th, 2017