Dark Horse Wines

The Original California Merlot

8.4117 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
Morgan Billings

I like Merlots, but this one is incredibly acidic and has no outstanding flavor. It's medium bodied with smokey notes to it, reminds me favorably of ashes

I like Merlots, but this one is incredibly acidic and has no outstanding flavor. It's medium bodied with smokey notes to it, reminds me favorably of ashes

4 people found it helpfulMay 25th, 2015
Danny Kern

Delicioussssss for the $$.

Delicioussssss for the $$.

2 people found it helpfulOct 25th, 2014
Spencer Schoeben

Spencer had this 10 years ago

Spencer had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2014
sarah transue

Perfect after grilled steak with roasted maple- soy brussel sprouts, butternut squash and bacon.

Perfect after grilled steak with roasted maple- soy brussel sprouts, butternut squash and bacon.

Nov 18th, 2018
Megan Loveall

I'm still working my way very slowly to 'maturing' my palette and actually enjoying dry wines, and red wines. I actually really enjoy this. I read some other reviews and really have no idea what makes a wine acidic or tannin-y (yep, I went there) I just know I liked this.

I'm still working my way very slowly to 'maturing' my palette and actually enjoying dry wines, and red wines. I actually really enjoy this. I read some other reviews and really have no idea what makes a wine acidic or tannin-y (yep, I went there) I just know I liked this.

Aug 21st, 2017
Rachel Hawthorne

Watery :-( little flavor

Watery :-( little flavor

May 7th, 2016
Samantha Olsen

Not too sweet, delicious spice notes with soft fruit flavors. Underlying oak and molasses. 13.5% Alc
$6.99 at Richey's

Not too sweet, delicious spice notes with soft fruit flavors. Underlying oak and molasses. 13.5% Alc
$6.99 at Richey's

Mar 29th, 2016
M Weil
7.4

Bright upfront, deep fruit notes and light spice notes in the finish. Light-medium bodied

Bright upfront, deep fruit notes and light spice notes in the finish. Light-medium bodied

Mar 23rd, 2016
Brian H

A merlot with the personality of a cab. The rich flavor of the molasses and full thicness that coats your mouth. Sweet smooth finish. Tanins hit after a second or two which last a bit

A merlot with the personality of a cab. The rich flavor of the molasses and full thicness that coats your mouth. Sweet smooth finish. Tanins hit after a second or two which last a bit

Mar 6th, 2016
FeliciaBelos

Good pick

Good pick

Mar 6th, 2016