Calluna Vineyards

C.V.C Calluna Vineyards Cuvée Merlot Blend

9.017 ratings

-no pro ratings

Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, California, USA

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.1

An excellent young Bordeaux. Dense, firmly but not overwhelmingly tannic, dark fruited in old world proportions to hints of capsicum, pencil shavings and unobtrusive vanillin. 20-30s finish. Definite more St. Emiliana than soft Cali merlot. Should age well.

An excellent young Bordeaux. Dense, firmly but not overwhelmingly tannic, dark fruited in old world proportions to hints of capsicum, pencil shavings and unobtrusive vanillin. 20-30s finish. Definite more St. Emiliana than soft Cali merlot. Should age well.

1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2016

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: cereza, mora, ciruela, cassis, vainilla

Boca: Seco, Tanino M+, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.

(Clan del Vino)

Nariz: cereza, mora, ciruela, cassis, vainilla

Boca: Seco, Tanino M+, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.

(Clan del Vino)

Feb 24th, 2018

9.2

Hint of spice in the aroma and flavors of raspberries, dark cherries, pomegranate. Light and tight finish. Easy to drink

Hint of spice in the aroma and flavors of raspberries, dark cherries, pomegranate. Light and tight finish. Easy to drink

Feb 10th, 2018

8.8

Just lovely - i may have opened this too soon though and probably could have scored higher if i had waited. Tastes of rock and dark cherries

Just lovely - i may have opened this too soon though and probably could have scored higher if i had waited. Tastes of rock and dark cherries

Nov 14th, 2017

8.9

Not bad at $30. Not great either.

Not bad at $30. Not great either.

Mar 12th, 2017

9.0

Scoop this up, another year in the bottle will serve it well.

Scoop this up, another year in the bottle will serve it well.

Jul 7th, 2016

8.7

Kevin had this 2 years ago

Kevin had this 2 years ago

Mar 26th, 2023

8.3

Ray had this 7 years ago

Ray had this 7 years ago

Sep 10th, 2017

9.1

Dave had this 7 years ago

Dave had this 7 years ago

Sep 7th, 2017

9.1

Tom had this 7 years ago

Tom had this 7 years ago

Sep 2nd, 2017