Plumpjack

Napa Valley Merlot

9.225 ratings
9.27 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
Ron R
9.4

I forgot to open this last night - bite me!
Going down well with some Mac Miller raps...

I forgot to open this last night - bite me!
Going down well with some Mac Miller raps...

Feb 3rd, 2020
Ron R
9.4

This is our go-to Napa merlot.
Huge notes of cedar, combined with espresso and white pepper. Nice muscular tannins transition to sweet black fruits and moderate acidity. One of the best vintages from this producer.

This is our go-to Napa merlot.
Huge notes of cedar, combined with espresso and white pepper. Nice muscular tannins transition to sweet black fruits and moderate acidity. One of the best vintages from this producer.

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2020
Joe Gillies

A massive merlot, definitely not the merlot of old that gets a bad rap.

A massive merlot, definitely not the merlot of old that gets a bad rap.

Sep 21st, 2018
Karen Larson

Dry and Peppery, opens up over time. Yummy!

Dry and Peppery, opens up over time. Yummy!

Sep 25th, 2017
Emily Rawitsch

Okay but didn't love it.

Okay but didn't love it.

May 14th, 2017
Jimmie Hammontree

Smooth and delicious!

Smooth and delicious!

Sep 25th, 2016
Stephen Mathews

Stephen had this 6 years ago

Stephen had this 6 years ago

Apr 21st, 2019
Rob Brobst III

Rob had this 6 years ago

Rob had this 6 years ago

Sep 13th, 2018
Luke Magnini

Luke had this 8 years ago

Luke had this 8 years ago

Feb 21st, 2017
Colin Yates

Wine Buyer Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits

9.0

Colin had this 8 years ago

Colin had this 8 years ago

Feb 11th, 2017