Alexander Valley Vineyards

Wetzel Family Estate Merlot

8.615 ratings

-no pro ratings

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, 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

Rajdeep Dasgupta

8.8

Nice merlot with notes of black cherry, black berry, plum, and spices

Nice merlot with notes of black cherry, black berry, plum, and spices

Oct 31st, 2020

8.4

This is one if very few AVV wines that was below par. Very light for a Merlot.

This is one if very few AVV wines that was below par. Very light for a Merlot.

Jul 21st, 2019

8.7

Solid Silver Oak knock off

Solid Silver Oak knock off

Oct 12th, 2018

Sarah Blomfield

8.1

Average merlot, IMO, actually one of the few I find is better a little chilled. It is a good purchase if you don’t know what your crowd likes in a wine, but if you or your group has specific tastes, there are better options.

Average merlot, IMO, actually one of the few I find is better a little chilled. It is a good purchase if you don’t know what your crowd likes in a wine, but if you or your group has specific tastes, there are better options.

Sep 17th, 2018

Devin Blankenship

7.7

Really tart. Not sure if I like it or not. Haven't ever had a Merlot like this.

Really tart. Not sure if I like it or not. Haven't ever had a Merlot like this.

Aug 30th, 2018

9.3

Paired with some awesome venison tenderloins. Great fruit notes with some lovely pepper and a little spice. This is an awesome summer dinner wine. Or any other time really.

Paired with some awesome venison tenderloins. Great fruit notes with some lovely pepper and a little spice. This is an awesome summer dinner wine. Or any other time really.

Jul 18th, 2018

8.6

Super dry, but quite flavorful

Super dry, but quite flavorful

Apr 13th, 2018

8.6

Cheap Costco wine but taste great! Second bottle for sure!

Cheap Costco wine but taste great! Second bottle for sure!

Jan 21st, 2018

Caldwell Loftis

7.8

Caldwell had this a year ago

Caldwell had this a year ago

Nov 18th, 2023

8.5

Chris had this 5 years ago

Chris had this 5 years ago

Aug 18th, 2020