Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Merlot

9.113 ratings
9.02 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
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Christine Havens

I had the pleasure of interviewing Ivo Jeramaz on my last visit to Napa Valley. He's the nephew of winemaking legend, Mike Grgich and has taken the lead in much of the wineries day-to-day operations along with Mike's daughter, Violet. Ivo is a quiet and thoughtful in his speech—and his wines seem to reflect this. The 2012 Merlot is carmine-hued, and is more transparent than most Merlot I've encountered from Napa Valley. It possesses a kind of quiet restraint and lovely finesse with nuanced aromas of red currant, pie cherries, dried herbs and underbrush intertwining fine tannins a tart acidity. 14.0% ABV | Sample

I had the pleasure of interviewing Ivo Jeramaz on my last visit to Napa Valley. He's the nephew of winemaking legend, Mike Grgich and has taken the lead in much of the wineries day-to-day operations along with Mike's daughter, Violet. Ivo is a quiet and thoughtful in his speech—and his wines seem to reflect this. The 2012 Merlot is carmine-hued, and is more transparent than most Merlot I've encountered from Napa Valley. It possesses a kind of quiet restraint and lovely finesse with nuanced aromas of red currant, pie cherries, dried herbs and underbrush intertwining fine tannins a tart acidity. 14.0% ABV | Sample

Jan 19th, 2016
Andy Hock

Jammy and a little boozy. 2011 was a little off. But man delicious with Pop.

Jammy and a little boozy. 2011 was a little off. But man delicious with Pop.

Sep 16th, 2018
Wooly Sheep

Like this one better than the more expensive carb

Like this one better than the more expensive carb

May 22nd, 2015
Harold Dambly

Being some what of a novice on the wine rating system we all loved it

Being some what of a novice on the wine rating system we all loved it

Feb 15th, 2015
Jenifer Freebairn

Jenifer had this 10 years ago

Jenifer had this 10 years ago

Aug 10th, 2014
George Embiricos

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Mar 27th, 2020
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Sep 14th, 2019
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May 5th, 2016
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Mar 15th, 2016
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Feb 23rd, 2016