William Hill Estate Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

8.957 ratings
8.73 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
Susan Daniels

Nice medium body

Very drinkable

Nice medium body

Very drinkable

3 people found it helpfulAug 4th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

This is all estate fruit from their atlas peak vineyards

This is all estate fruit from their atlas peak vineyards

2 people found it helpfulSep 19th, 2013
Luke Magnini

Alive and well over a decade later. Bright acidity gives way to good fruit.

Alive and well over a decade later. Bright acidity gives way to good fruit.

Sep 6th, 2015
Ken Kasner

Had on Feb 26th, 2017.

Had on Feb 26th, 2017.

Feb 26th, 2017
Ken Kasner

Soft, currents, slight smoke.

Soft, currents, slight smoke.

Oct 29th, 2016
Becky Hixen

Strong, rich, bold, slightly spicy - Easter dinner with lamb

Strong, rich, bold, slightly spicy - Easter dinner with lamb

Mar 27th, 2016
Jay Traver

A lot of Welchy grape juice out of the bottle. After an hour some oak came through. It's got soft fruit, berry and juice with light weight. The tannins and structure were a bit too much. Had it with some burgers. The Rents liked it! Not a bad 2010 Napa Merlot

A lot of Welchy grape juice out of the bottle. After an hour some oak came through. It's got soft fruit, berry and juice with light weight. The tannins and structure were a bit too much. Had it with some burgers. The Rents liked it! Not a bad 2010 Napa Merlot

Feb 22nd, 2016
Geo
8.6

I don't taste it, but my brother in law gets a note of chipotle.

I don't taste it, but my brother in law gets a note of chipotle.

Jan 29th, 2016
Krisann Hawkins

Was perfect for a 2nd bottle

Was perfect for a 2nd bottle

Jan 24th, 2016
Frank Tassielli

Dark, subtle undertones. Heat with red meat. Enjoy

Dark, subtle undertones. Heat with red meat. Enjoy

May 30th, 2015