Whitehall Lane

Napa Valley Merlot

8.958 ratings
8.98 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
Gregory Fulchiero

Plush fruit forward wine - impressive

Plush fruit forward wine - impressive

3 people found it helpfulSep 25th, 2016
Mike Anderson

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

8.5

A solid "everyday" style of wine. Lots of cherry/vanilla going on. Love me a good Merlot!

A solid "everyday" style of wine. Lots of cherry/vanilla going on. Love me a good Merlot!

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2015
Tobin Trevarthen

Nice black cherry. Nice dense chocolate overtones.

Nice black cherry. Nice dense chocolate overtones.

1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2015
Ron R
9.3

Paying homage to the then wine maker at Whitehall Lane; Dean Sylvester. An unsung genius, whom I will never forget. I hope I am able to tip a glass with him in September when I am there.

The nose, ahhh, the nose is sublime. The majority juice is merlot, but there is a sizable dollop of cab, which helps to elevate the aromas of black cherries, maple syrup, freshly baked bread and talcum powder.
The palette is wonderful. It has such clarity and purity. Tannins are balanced with the acidity and 14.2 abv. A wonderful texture which finished sweet.
The new winemaker has a tough act to follow, but I'm sure he's up to the challenge.

Paying homage to the then wine maker at Whitehall Lane; Dean Sylvester. An unsung genius, whom I will never forget. I hope I am able to tip a glass with him in September when I am there.

The nose, ahhh, the nose is sublime. The majority juice is merlot, but there is a sizable dollop of cab, which helps to elevate the aromas of black cherries, maple syrup, freshly baked bread and talcum powder.
The palette is wonderful. It has such clarity and purity. Tannins are balanced with the acidity and 14.2 abv. A wonderful texture which finished sweet.
The new winemaker has a tough act to follow, but I'm sure he's up to the challenge.

Jul 11th, 2016
Steve Gerths

This is my Merlot. This one aged and was spectacular.,2012 was a great red vintage in Napa!

This is my Merlot. This one aged and was spectacular.,2012 was a great red vintage in Napa!

May 2nd, 2020
Steve Gerths

My go to Merlot. 2012 was a very good vintage in Napa

My go to Merlot. 2012 was a very good vintage in Napa

Nov 18th, 2019
Joe Manuele

2012- one of my fave Cali merlots

2012- one of my fave Cali merlots

Feb 24th, 2017
Dennis Vawter

2013 vintage. Lots of vanilla, red fruits, shiitake mushroom, medium tannin, medium acidity.

2013 vintage. Lots of vanilla, red fruits, shiitake mushroom, medium tannin, medium acidity.

Aug 25th, 2015
Jeff Gassman

Who doesn't love Whitehall Lane merlot? Good merlot at a good price. Fruits but some good herb as well.

Who doesn't love Whitehall Lane merlot? Good merlot at a good price. Fruits but some good herb as well.

May 15th, 2015
Alex Smolen

Vibrant dark red fruit.

Vibrant dark red fruit.

Apr 28th, 2015