Truchard

Carneros Merlot

9.066 ratings
8.911 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, 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
Stefan Dolhain

2020 vintage. A blend of 75% ( the legal minimum for varietal labelling) Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. From vineyards in the northeastern part of Carneros. The Merlot is harvested from 5 different hillside locations. Hard to beat for value in Napa. Abv. 14,2%. Raspberry, black cherries, strawberry jam, clove,a hint of fresh mint,and some truffle lurking in the background. Ripe red fruit, a solid silky tannic backbone, good acidity, and serious length. Abv. 14,2%. Highly recommended.

2020 vintage. A blend of 75% ( the legal minimum for varietal labelling) Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. From vineyards in the northeastern part of Carneros. The Merlot is harvested from 5 different hillside locations. Hard to beat for value in Napa. Abv. 14,2%. Raspberry, black cherries, strawberry jam, clove,a hint of fresh mint,and some truffle lurking in the background. Ripe red fruit, a solid silky tannic backbone, good acidity, and serious length. Abv. 14,2%. Highly recommended.

Jun 26th, 2023
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.0

Truchard Merlot and beef tenderloin!

Truchard Merlot and beef tenderloin!

Dec 1st, 2015
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.0

And some Truchard Merlot with turkey as well...nice $30 bottle

And some Truchard Merlot with turkey as well...nice $30 bottle

Nov 26th, 2015
Chelli Webster

VP Marketing/Sales Webster Cellars

8.9

Pleasantly surprised! Very well rounded and not over the top

Pleasantly surprised! Very well rounded and not over the top

Mar 18th, 2015
Harry Oranges

Truchard still shines over a decade later with brightness, but I appreciate the bloom of Brett, at the table, either you dig it or you don't. I do.

Truchard still shines over a decade later with brightness, but I appreciate the bloom of Brett, at the table, either you dig it or you don't. I do.

Jan 6th, 2015
Max Gottesfeld

Good, but it had menthol flavors which I do not like.

Good, but it had menthol flavors which I do not like.

Jul 12th, 2013
Tyler Felous

2001 vintage in 2022. Beautiful nose and so much fruit. Always a pleasure to drink old wine

2001 vintage in 2022. Beautiful nose and so much fruit. Always a pleasure to drink old wine

Dec 18th, 2022
Jimmy

I liked this merlot action. Noticeably dry

I liked this merlot action. Noticeably dry

Dec 23rd, 2019
jeremy avnet

I don’t typically like Merlot, but this was great.

I don’t typically like Merlot, but this was great.

May 26th, 2018
Whitney Watts

Christmas vino

Christmas vino

Dec 28th, 2016