River's End Vintners

Reserve California Merlot

9.040 ratings

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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

8.7

Surprisingly light and fruity for a 2013 merlot.

Surprisingly light and fruity for a 2013 merlot.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2015

8.8

Enjoyable Sunday afternoon refreshment. Smooth with an appropriate fruity finish.

Enjoyable Sunday afternoon refreshment. Smooth with an appropriate fruity finish.

Aug 21st, 2016

9.3

Heartwood and oak. Excellent!

Heartwood and oak. Excellent!

Jan 26th, 2016

9.3

Smooth from start to finish. Mild tannins. Great with dinner.

Smooth from start to finish. Mild tannins. Great with dinner.

Jan 6th, 2016

9.0

Delicious chilled.

Delicious chilled.

Nov 9th, 2015

8.5

Nice, fruity and smooth. Low acid very good for a 2013

Nice, fruity and smooth. Low acid very good for a 2013

Apr 26th, 2015

9.4

Mocha, vanilla, jammy on the finish

Mocha, vanilla, jammy on the finish

Apr 23rd, 2015

9.3

Can't complain too much!

Can't complain too much!

Jan 26th, 2015

8.0

Young

Young

Dec 5th, 2014

8.5

Laura had this 7 years ago

Laura had this 7 years ago

Jan 28th, 2017