Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2016 vintage. Last tasted 02.07.24 (9.4). Still medium-heavy body but the alcohol/flavors enduring a bit of angst currently. Hot alcohol hits front palate, then fruit, then 18-wheeler tannins. Tasting as if it fell apart and needs a magic wand to meld it all back together. Still, fairly impressive tasting the holy trinity simultaneously, yet separately, and with unexpected composure given the lack of quality pavement for this 1974 De Tomaso Pantera. 01.20.25. — a day ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

This like most 11’s are starting to reach their sweet spot showing rich dark cherry, berry fruit with good spice & crushed rock. — 17 days ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.1

Nariz: mora, arandano, ciruela, cassis, vainilla, tierra

Boca: Tanino M+, Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M+ — a month ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Approachable with its generous red fruits, cherry, kirsch, cassis, spice, earth, mineral & violet — a month ago

Henry Fuseler

9.1

1/2025. Wet nice cab. Nice on the palate, good fruit and a nice finish. — 13 days ago

Ameilia Douglas

9.7

Mount V just makes lovely Cab Savs! Still had tannin structure for 3-5 additional years of cellaring. — 21 days ago

with William

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Soft, plush, polished, plenty of fruit. Lovely and clever combination of freshness, depth, density and complexity.
Delicious and highly drinkable now. — a month ago

"Odedi"

9.1

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Light nose of red fruits with oak, licorice, spices, chocolates and moca.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with red cherries, currants, wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 6 year old Merlot from Napa Valley is drinking very nicely now. Tasty and easy drinking. Rich and extracted.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Needs 3 hours to open up properly, so be patient.

Nicely balanced and feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux red.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Merlot grapes were aged in (33% new) French and American Oak barrels for 18 months.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$60. — 19 days ago

K L

9.2

Can’t keep this long! Always going back for another — excellent. Well balanced and just what we look for in an earthy red that’s balanced and drinkable. — 22 days ago

with Matt

Michael Tiffany

8.9

Lush
Earthy
Cherries and Blackberry
Mature Tannins
Wonderful Mouthfeel and Finish that makes you want to take another sip. — a month ago