Vincent Arroyo Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

8.911 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
K L
8.9

Better than the last! These do need to sit for a bit and seem to be heavily influenced by what we’re drinking before.

Better than the last! These do need to sit for a bit and seem to be heavily influenced by what we’re drinking before.

Feb 28th, 2021
K L
8.9

Didn’t love this bottle. Not sure if it was overly fruity notes or what was off but not as enjoyable as the Merlot was when we first started getting there.

Didn’t love this bottle. Not sure if it was overly fruity notes or what was off but not as enjoyable as the Merlot was when we first started getting there.

Jan 26th, 2021
K L
8.9

Same as always. Deep fruit and need the aerator to really be drinkable. Good for the cellar and drinkable now if given time to breathe.

Same as always. Deep fruit and need the aerator to really be drinkable. Good for the cellar and drinkable now if given time to breathe.

Jun 29th, 2020
K L
8.9

Used an aerator this time and that was better! Still a solid choice. Would be great aged.

Used an aerator this time and that was better! Still a solid choice. Would be great aged.

Apr 27th, 2020
K L
8.9

Same as last thoughts — better than the last shipment. More like our September allocation. Not sure what the difference is but this is more of what we liked. Earthy and definitely a great value for the price.

Same as last thoughts — better than the last shipment. More like our September allocation. Not sure what the difference is but this is more of what we liked. Earthy and definitely a great value for the price.

Apr 13th, 2020
K L
8.9

Better than the last few. Different shipment. So strange! Not as cherry. More earthy.

Better than the last few. Different shipment. So strange! Not as cherry. More earthy.

Apr 12th, 2020
K L
8.7

Cherry forward still. So strange how different this is from the last shipment. Still good but needs time

Cherry forward still. So strange how different this is from the last shipment. Still good but needs time

Apr 3rd, 2020
K L
8.7

Lots of cherry but exactly what we expected. Will likely get better as it sits longer

Lots of cherry but exactly what we expected. Will likely get better as it sits longer

Mar 30th, 2020
K L
8.9

Better than I remembered in terms of depth and complexity. Not as cherry forward either. Would definitely get again to have on hand and to hold for aging.

Better than I remembered in terms of depth and complexity. Not as cherry forward either. Would definitely get again to have on hand and to hold for aging.

Dec 21st, 2019
K L
8.9

Good but very you. Lots of cherry. Needs to age more.

Good but very you. Lots of cherry. Needs to age more.

Nov 12th, 2019