Dark Horse Wines

The Original California Merlot

8.561 ratings
9.01 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
Randy Fuller

This wine comes on strong, with a nose of blackberry and anise, joined by lesser touches of smoke and leather. On the palate, watch out for those tannins. They bite. Oak is noticeable, to be sure, but it's a sweet effect rather than a savory one. The wine is medium-dark ruby in color at the edges, blackening nearer the core.

This wine comes on strong, with a nose of blackberry and anise, joined by lesser touches of smoke and leather. On the palate, watch out for those tannins. They bite. Oak is noticeable, to be sure, but it's a sweet effect rather than a savory one. The wine is medium-dark ruby in color at the edges, blackening nearer the core.

Apr 22nd, 2019
Christine Miller

Wonderful nutty

Wonderful nutty

1 person found it helpfulOct 28th, 2014
Judi Kruse

Not very flavorful & quite acidic. Disappointing after enjoying their other wines.

Not very flavorful & quite acidic. Disappointing after enjoying their other wines.

Aug 2nd, 2020
Martin Fernandez

Good Value for the price, very soft taste in mouth

Good Value for the price, very soft taste in mouth

Jun 9th, 2020
Marcio Tafner

Rich berries and Oak.

Rich berries and Oak.

May 14th, 2018
Kate VT

Chicago weekend!

Chicago weekend!

Oct 6th, 2017
James Corbett

Initial vanilla tones give way to cherry. Lovely with chilli, and also reminds me of a chilly winters evening. Would work well on fireworks night

Initial vanilla tones give way to cherry. Lovely with chilli, and also reminds me of a chilly winters evening. Would work well on fireworks night

Aug 10th, 2017
ray ryder

I like this one from Dark Horse

I like this one from Dark Horse

Apr 13th, 2017
Kathy Moroney

Smoky $7.99 ($12.49) Kroger's

Smoky $7.99 ($12.49) Kroger's

Jun 2nd, 2016
Anna McBride

What I had always expected a red wine to be. Great for the price.

What I had always expected a red wine to be. Great for the price.

Mar 5th, 2016