Swanson Vineyards
Napa Valley Merlot
Ripe red cherry fruit and vanilla dominate it's more subtle complexities. More structured than expected.
Ripe red cherry fruit and vanilla dominate it's more subtle complexities. More structured than expected.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2016Dark ruby in color with a brick rim.
Beautiful nose of blueberries, blackberries, black currants, plums, bell pepper, cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, earth, leather, barnyard, green pepper, mocha, tobacco, pencil lead, vinegrete, spices and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body, and smooth, with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, bell pepper, vanilla, cedar, vegetables, licorice, tar, bitter herbs, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tart cherries.
This Napa Valley Merlot is drinking nicely now, with nice balance and mature complexity.
Not my style, but drinkable by itself with a nice mouthfeel.
A good quality red, that pairs nicely with BBQ Meats.
Needs 60 minutes of airtime to open up properly.
Robert Parker 92 points. Not there for me.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby in color with a brick rim.
Beautiful nose of blueberries, blackberries, black currants, plums, bell pepper, cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, earth, leather, barnyard, green pepper, mocha, tobacco, pencil lead, vinegrete, spices and peppercorn.
Medium plus in body, and smooth, with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, bell pepper, vanilla, cedar, vegetables, licorice, tar, bitter herbs, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tart cherries.
This Napa Valley Merlot is drinking nicely now, with nice balance and mature complexity.
Not my style, but drinkable by itself with a nice mouthfeel.
A good quality red, that pairs nicely with BBQ Meats.
Needs 60 minutes of airtime to open up properly.
Robert Parker 92 points. Not there for me.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
Well balanced, with ripe fruit (not jammy), soft tannins, and a twist of red licorice.
Well balanced, with ripe fruit (not jammy), soft tannins, and a twist of red licorice.
Jul 21st, 2016For a merlot drinks like a cab nice flavor medium full finish just delicious 😋
For a merlot drinks like a cab nice flavor medium full finish just delicious 😋
Nov 26th, 2016Even after considerable opening still to tight. Very rustic with lots of bark and forest floor. Decent but barely.
Even after considerable opening still to tight. Very rustic with lots of bark and forest floor. Decent but barely.
Nov 14th, 2016