Robert Keenan Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

8.920 ratings
8.91 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
William Schimmel

Last had this bottle about a year ago. Reading that note I don't think I gave it enough air. I let it sit in the glass for 90+ minutes this time. Muted dark fruit on the nose, silky mouthfeel and nice medium long finish with the good kind of tannins. Now I am sad I don't have more as I think there is room to improve.

Last had this bottle about a year ago. Reading that note I don't think I gave it enough air. I let it sit in the glass for 90+ minutes this time. Muted dark fruit on the nose, silky mouthfeel and nice medium long finish with the good kind of tannins. Now I am sad I don't have more as I think there is room to improve.

1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2015
Dennis Turner

Drank the 2007. Classical California Merlot . Velvet smooth on the palate with soft tannins on the finish, fruit was subdued but I liked it.

Drank the 2007. Classical California Merlot . Velvet smooth on the palate with soft tannins on the finish, fruit was subdued but I liked it.

May 25th, 2015
William Schimmel

Good. Not as good as expected. Just not quite integrated as I would expect. Tannins also pretty rough still.

Good. Not as good as expected. Just not quite integrated as I would expect. Tannins also pretty rough still.

Nov 9th, 2014
Mark Niebuhr

Fuck merlot? Not this one. Great winemaker !

Fuck merlot? Not this one. Great winemaker !

May 27th, 2014
Ron McConnell

Way. Good for the price

Way. Good for the price

Aug 22nd, 2013
Rob Okonak

Wonderfully smooth and tasty.

Wonderfully smooth and tasty.

Aug 22nd, 2013
Scott Hume

Really good. Bold and oaky

Really good. Bold and oaky

Dec 12th, 2012
Charles Mollard

Vintage 2007 - Not drinkable
Will try another bottle soon to see if all 2007 is bad

Tried a second bottle of the 2007 and it was equally bad

Vintage 2007 - Not drinkable
Will try another bottle soon to see if all 2007 is bad

Tried a second bottle of the 2007 and it was equally bad

Sep 1st, 2014
David Dadekian

David had this 10 years ago

David had this 10 years ago

Oct 30th, 2014
Julieluvswine

Julieluvswine had this 10 years ago

Julieluvswine had this 10 years ago

Jul 16th, 2014