Pope Valley Winery
Eakle Ranch Merlot
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
American oak. On the nose and lots of French oak. Big and oaky. Napa cab drinkers merlot.
American oak. On the nose and lots of French oak. Big and oaky. Napa cab drinkers merlot.
Nov 19th, 2013Smooth, rounded, long finish. This 2008 is ready to serve. Must revisit Eakle Ranch.
Smooth, rounded, long finish. This 2008 is ready to serve. Must revisit Eakle Ranch.
Apr 29th, 2015Fruity Merlot. Great everyday wine. Enjoyed it with some buttery cheese and pickles. Always better b/c we’ve visited the property and toured the cellar!
Fruity Merlot. Great everyday wine. Enjoyed it with some buttery cheese and pickles. Always better b/c we’ve visited the property and toured the cellar!
Jan 21st, 2018This Merlot is fantastic. It's fruit forward, but with a tannic center and great backbone. Perhaps just a good year, but methinks they know what to do with their estate fruit. Bravo!
This Merlot is fantastic. It's fruit forward, but with a tannic center and great backbone. Perhaps just a good year, but methinks they know what to do with their estate fruit. Bravo!
Sep 21st, 2015