Gainey Vineyard

Santa Barbara County Merlot

8.96 ratings

9.01 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

Ryan Guy

8.6

Tasted single blind - Plum, blackcherry, vanilla extract, and espresso. Toasted oak. Boysenberry and mocha flavors the palate with medium plus tannin and a touch of back end heat.

Jan 28th, 2019