Stonestreet Winery

Fifth Ridge Merlot Blend

8.938 ratings
8.85 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

Sourced from several of their single vineyards on Alexander Mountain, Bordeaux blend, 54% merlot. 12 months, 1/3 new French oak. Altitude of grapes is immediately apparent. Fruit is dark ripe and almost floral with fine grained tannins. With a rewarding interplay of dark chocolate, ground coffee, and savory bay leaf on the palette.

Sourced from several of their single vineyards on Alexander Mountain, Bordeaux blend, 54% merlot. 12 months, 1/3 new French oak. Altitude of grapes is immediately apparent. Fruit is dark ripe and almost floral with fine grained tannins. With a rewarding interplay of dark chocolate, ground coffee, and savory bay leaf on the palette.

Dec 21st, 2013
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8.7

Meh.

Meh.

Nov 16th, 2017
Eric

For $26 not much to complain about! Nice blend that's hanging in there quite nicely.

For $26 not much to complain about! Nice blend that's hanging in there quite nicely.

Mar 10th, 2016
Dennis Kellison

2008 vintage, flavor of salted ham, salty bacon...crazy but my wife insists that is the spice she (we) taste

2008 vintage, flavor of salted ham, salty bacon...crazy but my wife insists that is the spice she (we) taste

May 23rd, 2015
Karl Saxe

Beautiful blend. Has staying power over a week and fills out in the glass as it warms. Looking forward to opening these over the next few years.

Beautiful blend. Has staying power over a week and fills out in the glass as it warms. Looking forward to opening these over the next few years.

Feb 7th, 2015
David Jette

More merlot than cab but delicious with the kona rubbed Porterhouse.

More merlot than cab but delicious with the kona rubbed Porterhouse.

Feb 1st, 2015
Ross Neskora

Need a strainer next time, but very good

Need a strainer next time, but very good

Jan 24th, 2015
Mischelle Roark Bain

07 berries, smooth mouth feel, balanced, light tannins on the finish

07 berries, smooth mouth feel, balanced, light tannins on the finish

Oct 31st, 2014
Chelsea Bressers

Happy birthday to me!

Happy birthday to me!

Apr 3rd, 2014
Julia Indik

Bold with big fruit a little tannin

Bold with big fruit a little tannin

Mar 8th, 2014