Swanson Vineyards

Cygnet Napa Valley Merlot

9.024 ratings

9.27 pro ratings

Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot

White Fish, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Potato, Pasta, Herbs, Meaty & Oily Fish, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salads & Greens, Squash & Root Vegetables, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, White Rice, Beans & Peas, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Duck, Oyster, Mussel, Clam, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Turkey, Shellfish, Oyster, Onion

Top Notes For

Andrew Lohse

9.1

Cedar, raspberry, sour cherry. Cinnamon. Medium-full bodied with a supple mouthfeel. Smoky finish.

Jul 22nd, 2017

Jim Snypes

9.2

Full bodied merlot. Swanson always hits the mark!

1 person found it helpfulMar 29th, 2015

Scott Shafto

9.1

It doesn't disappoint. Swanson produces some of the best merlot out of napa.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2015

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.5

This is an on premise wine label

Apr 1st, 2014

Jake Riekert

9.1

Just fantastic. Too drunk to say more.

May 22nd, 2017

Amber Sripan

9.0

Easy to drink. Smooth.

Oct 19th, 2015

Sarah Blomfield

9.3

Valentine's Day dinner. We'll see how it pairs with food, but it's deliciously fruity and light on its own; I suspect, however, that the flavors deepen with food. Would definitely buy this on my own.

Feb 15th, 2015