Charles Krug

Napa Valley Merlot

8.861 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Martin Redmond

A delightful Merlot from @charleskrugwine with red currant, blk raspberry,cacao, and vanilla character

A delightful Merlot from @charleskrugwine with red currant, blk raspberry,cacao, and vanilla character

3 people found it helpfulMay 29th, 2014
Jackson Dealey

Very drinkable and not as heavy as I would have expected for a Merlot

Very drinkable and not as heavy as I would have expected for a Merlot

2 people found it helpfulJun 15th, 2014
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

9.0

Very nice wine from generally weak vintage. Loaded with fruit and whiff of bell pepper and cedar.

Very nice wine from generally weak vintage. Loaded with fruit and whiff of bell pepper and cedar.

1 person found it helpfulOct 26th, 2016
Chris Traczyk

Nice Merlot with a smooth finish. Hints earth mixed with ripe dark cherries

Nice Merlot with a smooth finish. Hints earth mixed with ripe dark cherries

1 person found it helpfulMay 8th, 2016
Anton

Round, well balanced tannins , Nice dark chocolate aftertaste

Round, well balanced tannins , Nice dark chocolate aftertaste

1 person found it helpfulMar 5th, 2016
Ken Kasner

Smooth, comfortable, good fruit. Perfect accompaniment to our Friday pizza night.

Smooth, comfortable, good fruit. Perfect accompaniment to our Friday pizza night.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2016
Mimi Ziemann

Rich and oaky. Very smooth and lovely.

Rich and oaky. Very smooth and lovely.

1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2016
Ken Kasner

Great way to relax and prep for the start of a busy work week. Relaxing, nice nose, soft aftertaste. Feel like I just had a nap after one of these.

Great way to relax and prep for the start of a busy work week. Relaxing, nice nose, soft aftertaste. Feel like I just had a nap after one of these.

1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2015
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

8.7

Lovely and lush. Smooth tannins. Black plum, black currant, eucalyptus, mocha and coconut with a hint of herbaceousness.

Lovely and lush. Smooth tannins. Black plum, black currant, eucalyptus, mocha and coconut with a hint of herbaceousness.

1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2015
Lindsay Simmerman

One of the best Merlots I've had. It is definitely a cab lovers Merlot as the label says. Very smooth with a beautiful finish.

One of the best Merlots I've had. It is definitely a cab lovers Merlot as the label says. Very smooth with a beautiful finish.

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2015