Edna Valley Vineyard

Central Coast Merlot

8.444 ratings
-no pro ratings
Central Coast, 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
Amanda T

This was nice, but after it sat for a while it got very sweet and metallic. Drink in one sitting (with a friend maybe?)

This was nice, but after it sat for a while it got very sweet and metallic. Drink in one sitting (with a friend maybe?)

3 people found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2015
Steve Ramirez

Good, but we should have rested it an additional 2 more years.

Good, but we should have rested it an additional 2 more years.

Dec 26th, 2015
Diane Waters

Light Merlot, went well with dinner.

Light Merlot, went well with dinner.

Nov 14th, 2015
Jon Nadler

Nice. Little tart. Good with ribeye.

Nice. Little tart. Good with ribeye.

Mar 28th, 2015
Mark Carberry

Medicinal . Too heavy and never opened up . No staying power, once opened use it or lose it . Not a keeper.

Medicinal . Too heavy and never opened up . No staying power, once opened use it or lose it . Not a keeper.

Aug 4th, 2014
K Reilly

Strong bite, harsh tannins

Strong bite, harsh tannins

Jul 4th, 2014
Jacob Perez

A bit like band-aids but may mellow once open.

A bit like band-aids but may mellow once open.

May 19th, 2014
Larry Fan

Made from new oak. A lot of vanillin. Creme brûlée smell because it's made from burnt wood (like most new oak battles are but the lighter burn the more vanillin). Tastes furry and beastly. Very tannic.

Made from new oak. A lot of vanillin. Creme brûlée smell because it's made from burnt wood (like most new oak battles are but the lighter burn the more vanillin). Tastes furry and beastly. Very tannic.

Apr 25th, 2014
Duane Johnson

Smooth and delightful

Smooth and delightful

Apr 11th, 2014
Justin Leveling

Not a bad merlot. Good balance, not too dry.

Not a bad merlot. Good balance, not too dry.

Apr 5th, 2014