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California Merlot

8.852 ratings

-no pro ratings

Sacramento Valley, Central 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

9.7

Excellent merlot

Excellent merlot

1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2014

8.7

Fruity merlot with a fairly smooth finish. I've enjoyed this before. Nice, with a bit of spice.

Fruity merlot with a fairly smooth finish. I've enjoyed this before. Nice, with a bit of spice.

1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2013

8.5

Semi- full body; light fruit ; wood finish -- very good

Semi- full body; light fruit ; wood finish -- very good

Jul 30th, 2015

Lamone Strachan

8.8

Not Bad for the money I like how it had a certain fruit forwardness to it..

Not Bad for the money I like how it had a certain fruit forwardness to it..

Feb 1st, 2015

7.9

A little blah but not offensive. Good bet in the price range.

A little blah but not offensive. Good bet in the price range.

Dec 24th, 2013

Zachary Zeigler

8.7

Mild red wine

Mild red wine

Nov 17th, 2013

Caitlin Dombkowski

10

Loved it! Full flavor not bitter

Loved it! Full flavor not bitter

Nov 10th, 2013

8.7

Tonight's pick. Velvety tannins. Cherry and blackberry are evident. Avoid choice from the Sacramento valley.

Tonight's pick. Velvety tannins. Cherry and blackberry are evident. Avoid choice from the Sacramento valley.

Apr 21st, 2013

7.0

Meat wine

Meat wine

Mar 24th, 2013

8.1

Smooth, sweet. Hints of cherry and blackberry.

Smooth, sweet. Hints of cherry and blackberry.

Dec 15th, 2012