Swanson Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

8.926 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Shay A
9.0

Monthly WTF group. Theme this month was merlot. All wines tasted blind.

I guessed domestic merlot between 2012-2014 from Napa. Very classic merlot. Ripe red and black fruits on the nose, slightly floral on the palate, as well as cedar wood, with good acidity. Thanks
@Andrew Heffley

Monthly WTF group. Theme this month was merlot. All wines tasted blind.

I guessed domestic merlot between 2012-2014 from Napa. Very classic merlot. Ripe red and black fruits on the nose, slightly floral on the palate, as well as cedar wood, with good acidity. Thanks
@Andrew Heffley

Feb 13th, 2019
Charles Butler

Good stuff. They always make this right.

Good stuff. They always make this right.

1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2017
GeorgeAnn

Good light Merlot. ā¤ļøšŸ·

Good light Merlot. ā¤ļøšŸ·

1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2016
Brandon Boesch

This is classic Napa merlot. Good balance, some oak, good acidity, overall very good. Would buy again.

This is classic Napa merlot. Good balance, some oak, good acidity, overall very good. Would buy again.

Apr 7th, 2019
Neal Ferry

I will get more... Iā€™m a sucker for Merlot

I will get more... Iā€™m a sucker for Merlot

Nov 8th, 2018
Peter Heidt

...nice, nice bottle. Jammy fruit goodness...

...nice, nice bottle. Jammy fruit goodness...

May 7th, 2018
JJ Lumia

Soft, supple, and spicy. Not as powerful or mouth filling as prior vintages but it was a tough year. Solid, but not spectacular from a reliable producer.

Soft, supple, and spicy. Not as powerful or mouth filling as prior vintages but it was a tough year. Solid, but not spectacular from a reliable producer.

Mar 27th, 2018
Ken Venezio

Pretty light. Not much happening in the flavor profile. Some faint plum and cherry. Probably paid too much. We'll give it some time in the glass and see if it opens.

Pretty light. Not much happening in the flavor profile. Some faint plum and cherry. Probably paid too much. We'll give it some time in the glass and see if it opens.

Dec 11th, 2017
Paco Suro

Very light. Vegetal but vegetal.

Very light. Vegetal but vegetal.

Jun 11th, 2017
Jing Wang

Very fragrant. 酒ē²¾å‘³ęœ‰ē‚¹é‡

Very fragrant. 酒ē²¾å‘³ęœ‰ē‚¹é‡

Apr 9th, 2017