Venge Vineyards

Oakville Estate Vineyard Merlot

9.243 ratings
9.15 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
David L

The nose sells this. Worth every penny.

The nose sells this. Worth every penny.

Dec 6th, 2019
Jim Trobaugh

First time trying their Merlot and not disappointed! They just know how to Moe great wine!

First time trying their Merlot and not disappointed! They just know how to Moe great wine!

1 person found it helpfulJun 27th, 2016
Rochelle

This is a merlot! Drinks beautifully so flavorful with a wonderful smokey mid palate flavor and a finish that's long lasting, a little pepper on nose but not spicy!

This is a merlot! Drinks beautifully so flavorful with a wonderful smokey mid palate flavor and a finish that's long lasting, a little pepper on nose but not spicy!

1 person found it helpfulMar 5th, 2016
Andrew Holloway

Andrew had this 9 years ago

Andrew had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2016
Jennifer Lakari

Large stewed fruit. Dark plums, bazooka gum and spices strong tannins with a lingering finish

Large stewed fruit. Dark plums, bazooka gum and spices strong tannins with a lingering finish

May 11th, 2015
Adam Hoogeveen

Another example of good Merlot being good.

Another example of good Merlot being good.

Jul 4th, 2019
Adam Hoogeveen

Merlot is not my favorite varietal but this was a good one. Great balance, full flavor, and just enough nuance to keep me interested in every sip.

Merlot is not my favorite varietal but this was a good one. Great balance, full flavor, and just enough nuance to keep me interested in every sip.

Oct 8th, 2018
Chris Anton

Wow! What an amazing Merlot. Blackberry, hint of tobacco, vanilla, and coffee notes. All the more the reason to love Merlot.

Wow! What an amazing Merlot. Blackberry, hint of tobacco, vanilla, and coffee notes. All the more the reason to love Merlot.

May 13th, 2018
Jason and Jennie

Going to macauley, hunnicutt, b cellars tomorrow. Thought we would try venge tonight to round it out. I don't have them next to me but think it's like a blend of the 2013 (structure) and 2014 (fruit)

Going to macauley, hunnicutt, b cellars tomorrow. Thought we would try venge tonight to round it out. I don't have them next to me but think it's like a blend of the 2013 (structure) and 2014 (fruit)

Apr 7th, 2018
Paul H
9.0

This is a nice drinking merlot. A testament to its quality it was given complements from a cab snob. This is smooth and elegant with several different attributes. Plums, and raspberries and tobacco were some of the highlights for me. I liked the finish of this one.

This is a nice drinking merlot. A testament to its quality it was given complements from a cab snob. This is smooth and elegant with several different attributes. Plums, and raspberries and tobacco were some of the highlights for me. I liked the finish of this one.

Dec 31st, 2017