Beringer Vineyards

Founders' Estate California Merlot

8.855 ratings

-no 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

8.7

This was the Founder’s Estate Merlot 2011. It was smooth and rich.

This was the Founder’s Estate Merlot 2011. It was smooth and rich.

Jun 22nd, 2018

8.6

Adequate, dry and fruity

Adequate, dry and fruity

Dec 24th, 2015

9.0

Dry and full-bodied. Spicy and fruity. Good value.

Dry and full-bodied. Spicy and fruity. Good value.

Dec 21st, 2014

10

...fruit and black cherry. that generous dark plum flavour is sickening sometimes. But all good throughout.

...fruit and black cherry. that generous dark plum flavour is sickening sometimes. But all good throughout.

Jul 10th, 2014

9.6

Really nice bottle, quite fruity

Really nice bottle, quite fruity

May 9th, 2014

8.6

On sale, #notashamed

On sale, #notashamed

Mar 27th, 2014

9.1

Wine with a thick bitter taste.. Feels heavier on the palate

Wine with a thick bitter taste.. Feels heavier on the palate

Dec 28th, 2013

8.5

Solid but nothing worth writing home about

Solid but nothing worth writing home about

Nov 27th, 2013

Marcelo Bukowski de Farias

7.5

Not unpleasant

Not unpleasant

Nov 22nd, 2013

8.9

Good, sweet

Good, sweet

Aug 6th, 2013