Gainey Vineyard

Santa Ynez Valley Merlot

8.714 ratings

8.63 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

Scott Hill

8.8

90% merlot 10% cab franc

Jun 10th, 2014

Thomas Weston

8.7

Good dark fruit, earthy funk in the background.

Feb 20th, 2014

Lori K

9.9

Starts out very tight, but opens nice, well balanced, luscious nose that hints at how incredible the wine is.. But open, decant , and give an hour for true character

Jan 30th, 2014