Robert Keenan Winery

35th Anniversary Napa Valley Merlot

9.232 ratings
9.112 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
Ryan Wofford

Polishing off this signed #Keenan #Merlot

Polishing off this signed #Keenan #Merlot

Sep 24th, 2016
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.4

Acidity high and out of balance. Thinner than the 2012 I had recently. Just ok.

Acidity high and out of balance. Thinner than the 2012 I had recently. Just ok.

Apr 3rd, 2016
Ian Merriss

Balanced Napa merlot has risen!

Balanced Napa merlot has risen!

Jun 2nd, 2015
Ryan Wofford

Mmmerlot!

Mmmerlot!

Mar 5th, 2015
Adam Jesberger

Earthy like burgundy soft like merlot

Earthy like burgundy soft like merlot

Jan 15th, 2015
Edgar Poureshagh

When pairing a steak, look no further. Amazing mouthfeel, fine tannins, good acid, long finish. Oak is prevalent, but in balance with the fruit. Perfect steak pairing.

When pairing a steak, look no further. Amazing mouthfeel, fine tannins, good acid, long finish. Oak is prevalent, but in balance with the fruit. Perfect steak pairing.

Jan 1st, 2015
Martin A. Cody

I was first introduced to Keenan in the early 90's and the vehicle was their Merlot. Age has just made the wine and essentially all the wines from them truly spectacular. No fancy chateau, you taste in a glorified yet comfy barn, by appointment only mid way up Spring Mountain. The wines speak of place, as they should and this Merlot is front and center. Deep garnet in color, soft, mild notes of violets on the nose carry into a smooth, silly mouth feel with well integrated tannins and long finish. Medium intensity, subdued elegance and wonderfully balanced.

I was first introduced to Keenan in the early 90's and the vehicle was their Merlot. Age has just made the wine and essentially all the wines from them truly spectacular. No fancy chateau, you taste in a glorified yet comfy barn, by appointment only mid way up Spring Mountain. The wines speak of place, as they should and this Merlot is front and center. Deep garnet in color, soft, mild notes of violets on the nose carry into a smooth, silly mouth feel with well integrated tannins and long finish. Medium intensity, subdued elegance and wonderfully balanced.

Jan 14th, 2017
Brett Francis

This was tasty later in the night at #hautejeter - a rich, complex and interesting merlot.

This was tasty later in the night at #hautejeter - a rich, complex and interesting merlot.

Oct 19th, 2015
Tim Stein

Fantastic!

Fantastic!

Aug 7th, 2015
Norm Robertson

Had this with Mother's Day Brunch. Very nice, full bodied, but balanced. Would hold up to heavy red meats with big sauces. Smokey with good dark berry fruit.

Had this with Mother's Day Brunch. Very nice, full bodied, but balanced. Would hold up to heavy red meats with big sauces. Smokey with good dark berry fruit.

May 12th, 2015