Swanson Vineyards

Salon Wine Selection Napa Valley Merlot

8.45 ratings

-no 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

9.0

While the 2017 vintage is still a bit young, it is fruit forward but balanced with a vegetal leaning. Long finish. Slight pepper but hint of bell pepper.

While the 2017 vintage is still a bit young, it is fruit forward but balanced with a vegetal leaning. Long finish. Slight pepper but hint of bell pepper.

May 14th, 2020

9.4

A big Merlot. Makes my cabby loving palette happy.

A big Merlot. Makes my cabby loving palette happy.

Mar 10th, 2017

6.8

Plum, tobacco and smoke on the nose. It's relatively void of body w/ mild tannins. A bittnerness than makes my jowls cringe.

Plum, tobacco and smoke on the nose. It's relatively void of body w/ mild tannins. A bittnerness than makes my jowls cringe.

May 6th, 2016

8.1

Maxwell had this 9 years ago

Maxwell had this 9 years ago

Jul 19th, 2017

Melissa Housman

8.7

Melissa had this 10 years ago

Melissa had this 10 years ago

Nov 6th, 2016