Franciscan Estate

Napa Valley Merlot

8.929 ratings

8.31 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

8.6

Decent merlot. Full body taste.

Decent merlot. Full body taste.

Mar 9th, 2016

9.1

Needs to open. Tannins eventually mellow. Dark cherry. Some vanilla. Long finish. Very dark/bold for a merlot.

Needs to open. Tannins eventually mellow. Dark cherry. Some vanilla. Long finish. Very dark/bold for a merlot.

Jan 24th, 2016

Esther Villaverde

8.3

Nice surprise as it was a gift. Deep flavor.

Nice surprise as it was a gift. Deep flavor.

Feb 2nd, 2015

8.7

After a long day...this is why we drink wine...

After a long day...this is why we drink wine...

Nov 14th, 2013

8.6

In san Francisco white a good steak

In san Francisco white a good steak

Nov 11th, 2013

9.5

Wonderful wine that pairs excellently with red meat. I highly recommend it!

Wonderful wine that pairs excellently with red meat. I highly recommend it!

Sep 19th, 2013

9.9

Good friends in San Francisco

Good friends in San Francisco

Sep 19th, 2013

8.8

Dinner with Boulos in Aventura; Bella Luna... On the menu for $51... Not bad... OK with the Ravioli...

Dinner with Boulos in Aventura; Bella Luna... On the menu for $51... Not bad... OK with the Ravioli...

May 30th, 2013

9.5

Always good.

Always good.

Feb 13th, 2013

9.4

Slightly oaky, smooth on palette, hint of tobacco, dark chocolate, . Michele really likes it. Bold without being audacious. Complex, smooth, thin.

Slightly oaky, smooth on palette, hint of tobacco, dark chocolate, . Michele really likes it. Bold without being audacious. Complex, smooth, thin.

Jan 4th, 2013