Gainey Vineyard

Santa Barbara County Merlot

8.613 ratings

-no pro ratings

Santa Ynez Valley, 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

7.9

Had this in a decanter for an hour and Vinturi'd it, tasted bitter to me, not what I was suspecting for a Merlot. Hoped it would open, disappointed in this one.

Had this in a decanter for an hour and Vinturi'd it, tasted bitter to me, not what I was suspecting for a Merlot. Hoped it would open, disappointed in this one.

Dec 27th, 2015

8.7

Not a Merlot fan but enjoyed this one

Not a Merlot fan but enjoyed this one

Nov 10th, 2015

8.3

Berry surprise

Berry surprise

Feb 21st, 2015

Gretchen Slusser

9.5

Recommended by Vin, Mike

Recommended by Vin, Mike

Feb 15th, 2015

Good Merlot for the price. Lack luster finish but pleasing.

Good Merlot for the price. Lack luster finish but pleasing.

Jan 22nd, 2015

7.7

Kristen had this 9 years ago

Kristen had this 9 years ago

Jan 1st, 2016

8.8

Aaron had this 9 years ago

Aaron had this 9 years ago

Dec 20th, 2015

8.7

Dave had this 9 years ago

Dave had this 9 years ago

Sep 18th, 2015

8.6

Jason had this 10 years ago

Jason had this 10 years ago

Apr 2nd, 2015

9.1

Dave had this 10 years ago

Dave had this 10 years ago

Mar 27th, 2015