Swanson Vineyards

Oakville Merlot

8.921 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
Oakville, 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
Jonathan Cristaldi

Writer First We Feast, LA Magazine, SOMM Journal

9.3

This was the steak wine. Round, silky, with robust dark berry notes -- a wine to gulp.

This was the steak wine. Round, silky, with robust dark berry notes -- a wine to gulp.

Oct 12th, 2014
Paul Masson

From the family who brought you the TV dinners and chicken broth, comes this Merlot, since 1985 in Oakville, next-door neighbors of opus one and Silver Oak.

From the family who brought you the TV dinners and chicken broth, comes this Merlot, since 1985 in Oakville, next-door neighbors of opus one and Silver Oak.

Jun 6th, 2013
Mark Wilson

Very smooth. Armas weekend

Very smooth. Armas weekend

Oct 22nd, 2016
Joe Davant

Half bottle.

Half bottle.

Oct 9th, 2015
Emilee Mann

Deliciously paired with a chocolate dessert.

Deliciously paired with a chocolate dessert.

Sep 2nd, 2015
Phil Castellano

This one is a winner. Great depth of flavor and silky smooth finish.

This one is a winner. Great depth of flavor and silky smooth finish.

Aug 23rd, 2015
Darrell Printz

Great value for higher qualityMerlot.

Great value for higher qualityMerlot.

Sep 15th, 2013
Annie Basham

Smooth

Smooth

May 20th, 2013
Tony Glorioso

Tony had this 11 years ago

Tony had this 11 years ago

Jan 27th, 2014
Jerome Satorre

Jerome had this 9 years ago

Jerome had this 9 years ago

Sep 7th, 2015