Franciscan Estate
Napa Valley Merlot


Bleh, didn't taste merlot. Some pretty serious tannin.
Bleh, didn't taste merlot. Some pretty serious tannin.
Feb 3rd, 2015
This one went down with Chicken Provençal not a great mix and a superb home made pizza.
This one went down with Chicken Provençal not a great mix and a superb home made pizza.
Nov 15th, 2013
Merlot (Cabernet, Malbec, petite Verdot, Cabernet franc are other Bordeaux varietals) Franciscan, Napa Merlot 2008 Oak, pepper, brown sugar, vegetal tobacco edge. Blackberry fruit. Saddle leather. Taste: tobacco, coffee nuances, green tobacco, bell pepper, spice. Too bitter, I don't like it. No huge personality.
Merlot (Cabernet, Malbec, petite Verdot, Cabernet franc are other Bordeaux varietals) Franciscan, Napa Merlot 2008 Oak, pepper, brown sugar, vegetal tobacco edge. Blackberry fruit. Saddle leather. Taste: tobacco, coffee nuances, green tobacco, bell pepper, spice. Too bitter, I don't like it. No huge personality.
May 15th, 2013
Black cherry and blackberry. Nice smooth finish.
Black cherry and blackberry. Nice smooth finish.
Mar 29th, 2013
Rich berry smooth smell. Very nice aroma. Taste is smooth and well balanced.
Rich berry smooth smell. Very nice aroma. Taste is smooth and well balanced.
Mar 29th, 2013Smooth tannins, Bordeaux style wine, very pleasant, smooth on palate, perfect for cheeses, pasta, meat. Oaky, berry. Full bodies, fruity. Restrained strength. Smooth but not overwhelming.
Smooth tannins, Bordeaux style wine, very pleasant, smooth on palate, perfect for cheeses, pasta, meat. Oaky, berry. Full bodies, fruity. Restrained strength. Smooth but not overwhelming.
Jan 4th, 2013