Steele Wines

Stymie Founder's Reserve Lake County Merlot

9.133 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Lake County, North Coast, 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
Jusden Aumand

Absolutely stunner from Jed. In Magnum.

Better with several hours decanted.

Absolutely stunner from Jed. In Magnum.

Better with several hours decanted.

Apr 9th, 2017
Lee Abraham

Sales Cliff Lede Vineyards, Breggo Cellars

9.2

This is what a merlot is supposed to be!!!

This is what a merlot is supposed to be!!!

Aug 29th, 2014
Henry Fuseler

12/2020. Very nice Merlot. Medium purple and nice on the palate. Paired well with the duck confit at Gervais & Vine.

12/2020. Very nice Merlot. Medium purple and nice on the palate. Paired well with the duck confit at Gervais & Vine.

Dec 28th, 2020
Kathy Wilson

Rich with hints of blackberry & spice. Would be great with a steak or even dark chocolate. Yum!

Rich with hints of blackberry & spice. Would be great with a steak or even dark chocolate. Yum!

Oct 1st, 2018
Jason Cutrer

Merlot is so underrated still and this is great. More old world and easy and complete.

Merlot is so underrated still and this is great. More old world and easy and complete.

Nov 24th, 2017
David Dorn

One of the nicest Merlots I've ever had

One of the nicest Merlots I've ever had

Sep 25th, 2017
Mark Mewissen

Nice recommendation from Cory at Sebastian. Soft velvet tannins with a nice long finish. What Merlot should be like

Nice recommendation from Cory at Sebastian. Soft velvet tannins with a nice long finish. What Merlot should be like

May 6th, 2017
Bill Bishop

Beautiful rich black cherry nose, fruit full in the mouth, long fruit finish not too much oak. Drink now over next ten years.

Beautiful rich black cherry nose, fruit full in the mouth, long fruit finish not too much oak. Drink now over next ten years.

Nov 4th, 2016
Henry Fuseler

Very nice. Good body and flavor. 6/16

Very nice. Good body and flavor. 6/16

Jul 9th, 2016
Michael Adelman

Bold crowd pleaser! Nice balance and not overly fruity. Shows complexity and promise!

Bold crowd pleaser! Nice balance and not overly fruity. Shows complexity and promise!

Sep 4th, 2015