Sean Minor

Nicole Marie Napa Valley Merlot Blend

8.955 ratings
8.77 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot
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, Onion
Top Notes For
Kristin the Wine Girl

A go-to red blend. Cab heavy and big.

A go-to red blend. Cab heavy and big.

Jan 20th, 2017
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.6

Uncommon blend of 52pct Merlot, 29 pct Zinfandel, with petit Verdot and Petit Sirah. Oak treatment, vanilla, Cinnamon, ripe, dark fruit, and -----is that root beer? One of the most aromatic wines I've tasted recently.

Uncommon blend of 52pct Merlot, 29 pct Zinfandel, with petit Verdot and Petit Sirah. Oak treatment, vanilla, Cinnamon, ripe, dark fruit, and -----is that root beer? One of the most aromatic wines I've tasted recently.

May 11th, 2016
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.2

Really like Sean Minor Pinot Noir but this Merlot, Zinhandel, petite Verdot, Petite Sirah blend seemed off to me. Not faulty but not to my taste.

Really like Sean Minor Pinot Noir but this Merlot, Zinhandel, petite Verdot, Petite Sirah blend seemed off to me. Not faulty but not to my taste.

Feb 20th, 2016
Charlie Spencer-Davis

2013. Black fruit and full. Wonderful to drink.

2013. Black fruit and full. Wonderful to drink.

Dec 12th, 2019
Craig Van Pelt

Great blend - flavorful. Pairs perfect with burgers on the grill.

Great blend - flavorful. Pairs perfect with burgers on the grill.

Oct 17th, 2017
Ming L
8.6

Initial red cherry and plum nose was followed by dark chocolate, fig, and black pepper. Quite fruity on the palate as well with sweet almost syrupy undertone. Soft tannins. A bit dusty and minty too. 51% Merlot 29% Zinfandel 15% Petit Verdot and 5% Petite Sirah. Not bad at all.

Initial red cherry and plum nose was followed by dark chocolate, fig, and black pepper. Quite fruity on the palate as well with sweet almost syrupy undertone. Soft tannins. A bit dusty and minty too. 51% Merlot 29% Zinfandel 15% Petit Verdot and 5% Petite Sirah. Not bad at all.

Sep 23rd, 2017
Mako Sawaguchi

May be it was the perfect steak served; but we enjoyed this wine from start to finish.

May be it was the perfect steak served; but we enjoyed this wine from start to finish.

Jun 3rd, 2017
Rochelle

I wouldn't buy again but I wouldn't pass it by it's a mix of cherry cola and baking spice , black on pour deep in color shallow on finish

I wouldn't buy again but I wouldn't pass it by it's a mix of cherry cola and baking spice , black on pour deep in color shallow on finish

Mar 12th, 2017
Michael H

Mainly Merlot and Zin... let it sit for 1 hour and gets more balanced

Mainly Merlot and Zin... let it sit for 1 hour and gets more balanced

Mar 5th, 2017
Christine Kidder

Ws88 7.5 $18

Ws88 7.5 $18

Mar 4th, 2017