Winking Owl Vineyards

California Merlot

8.374 ratings
7.51 pro ratings
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
Garren Harter

Aldi

1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2013
Kaitlin Ohlinger

This happened. I was convinced it was actually dornfelder in disguise.

This happened. I was convinced it was actually dornfelder in disguise.

Dec 4th, 2016
Amber Campbell

This was a surprisingly good cheap Aldi’s wine. I get blackberries and vanilla/caramel. Absolutely worth $6.

This was a surprisingly good cheap Aldi’s wine. I get blackberries and vanilla/caramel. Absolutely worth $6.

Apr 8th, 2020
Emily Hill

Good medium-bodied taste, hits dark and bright notes without being too heavy. Decanting and aerating help balance the intensity

Good medium-bodied taste, hits dark and bright notes without being too heavy. Decanting and aerating help balance the intensity

Feb 8th, 2020
Brandon Monteleone

Very light flavor. Juice like. Not very dry. Good smell though

Very light flavor. Juice like. Not very dry. Good smell though

Dec 17th, 2019
Sarah Conkle

Smooth and full of flavor ✅❤👍

Smooth and full of flavor ✅❤👍

Jan 11th, 2019
Kaitlynn Stout

Blind tasting notes: red blend gone wrong, like red dyed water.

Blind tasting notes: red blend gone wrong, like red dyed water.

Dec 15th, 2018
Cassandra Harriman Shepard

Found this to be a great cooking wine...especially with my stews and roasts. Tried it after running out of my form, now I won't be going back! Great price too!

Found this to be a great cooking wine...especially with my stews and roasts. Tried it after running out of my form, now I won't be going back! Great price too!

Aug 25th, 2018
Cindy Townley

A good red. Make sure you leave it get warmer. Very smooth.

A good red. Make sure you leave it get warmer. Very smooth.

Jun 27th, 2018
EtotheV

Okay for the cheap price. Dry with hints of fruit but mostly bland and boring.

Okay for the cheap price. Dry with hints of fruit but mostly bland and boring.

Dec 31st, 2017