Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.4
Really nice merlot with excellent concentration. Very vibrant and smooth with plum, dark cherry and chocolate.
Really nice merlot with excellent concentration. Very vibrant and smooth with plum, dark cherry and chocolate.
Jul 16th, 2015
Dark fruit, black plum and cherry. Earth and spice, cigar box. My kind of merlot!
Dark fruit, black plum and cherry. Earth and spice, cigar box. My kind of merlot!
Nov 12th, 2014
Blueberry. Medium to long finish. Low to medium tannins. Slightly tart finish. Needs to breathe and mellow before enjoying.
Blueberry. Medium to long finish. Low to medium tannins. Slightly tart finish. Needs to breathe and mellow before enjoying.
Oct 6th, 2024
Delicious Merlot! Served at perfect temperature.
Delicious Merlot! Served at perfect temperature.
Aug 28th, 2023
Lovely deep and heavier set Merlot. Plum, cherry, cigar box and lasting finish.
Lovely deep and heavier set Merlot. Plum, cherry, cigar box and lasting finish.
Aug 14th, 2016
This 2012 Merlot has plenty of body and lingering finish. Love it!
This 2012 Merlot has plenty of body and lingering finish. Love it!
Aug 4th, 2015
John had this 2 years ago
John had this 2 years ago
Mar 29th, 2023
Nicholas had this 8 years ago
Nicholas had this 8 years ago
Apr 21st, 2017
Roger had this 2 years ago
Roger had this 2 years ago
Jan 13th, 2023
Tyler had this 2 years ago
Tyler had this 2 years ago
Nov 14th, 2022
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
