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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

Reserve Selection Napa Valley Merlot

8.8157 ratings
9.09 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

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Top Notes For
Riccardo L.
9.0

“We don’t make bad wine in Napa Valley” just about sums it up.

“We don’t make bad wine in Napa Valley” just about sums it up.

Sep 11th, 2023
Ezekiel James Hampton
9.0

07 vintage is delicious.m in 2022

07 vintage is delicious.m in 2022

Aug 12th, 2022
Matt Sterr
9.1

Rich, dense and dark Rutherford Merlot. Good value here.

Rich, dense and dark Rutherford Merlot. Good value here.

Mar 20th, 2019
Chris Harvey
9.0

Man I shoulda called for a decanter on this one

Man I shoulda called for a decanter on this one

Feb 16th, 2019
Jonathan Wall
9.1

It’s been 15 years since Sideways. It’s now ok to drink the Merlot! And the black velvet label rocks!

It’s been 15 years since Sideways. It’s now ok to drink the Merlot! And the black velvet label rocks!

1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2020
Colin Cahoon
8.9

Candied cherry, tobacco, oak, cedar, tar, plum, clove, and black pepper. A big, dark, sultry merlot. Full body, medium plus tannins, high acid, high alcohol, and medium plus finish.

Candied cherry, tobacco, oak, cedar, tar, plum, clove, and black pepper. A big, dark, sultry merlot. Full body, medium plus tannins, high acid, high alcohol, and medium plus finish.

Oct 14th, 2024
Neil Valenzuela
8.9

Deep ruby color. Aromas of plum, blackberry and oak. Red and black fruit, red currant on the finish. Very good, medium bodied wine.

Deep ruby color. Aromas of plum, blackberry and oak. Red and black fruit, red currant on the finish. Very good, medium bodied wine.

Jul 12th, 2024
Amy Callihan
9.6

Smooth and full bodied . Paired well with a Ribeye (compliments of Ruth Chris ! Ha ha ). Great Napa red blend -fun , velvet label. Available in half bottles at some wine stores

Smooth and full bodied . Paired well with a Ribeye (compliments of Ruth Chris ! Ha ha ). Great Napa red blend -fun , velvet label. Available in half bottles at some wine stores

Dec 26th, 2022
Kimberly Hausman
9.0

Great tannins, earthy, good nose

Great tannins, earthy, good nose

Apr 9th, 2022
Chris Bystedt
9.2

Black velvet label is awesome! Not sure it contributes to the taste though. Tasting the currant up front with a spicy finish. 2018 vintage.

Black velvet label is awesome! Not sure it contributes to the taste though. Tasting the currant up front with a spicy finish. 2018 vintage.

Jan 1st, 2022