Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Merlot

8.835 ratings
8.72 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
Top Notes For
Stephen Snowden

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2 people found it helpfulJun 24th, 2014
Joe Hirsch

Tannic herbaceous blah.

Tannic herbaceous blah.

1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2015
Sean Genn

Ripe blueberry pie, hot finish

Ripe blueberry pie, hot finish

Apr 16th, 2015
Gordon Smouther

2010 vintage. Enjoyed at tasting dinner at Katnnes in Ewing, NJ. Excellent meal. Wine was very consistent across a variety of foods.

2010 vintage. Enjoyed at tasting dinner at Katnnes in Ewing, NJ. Excellent meal. Wine was very consistent across a variety of foods.

Jun 6th, 2018
Aaron Rankin

What a sumptuous nose. Give it a 1-2 hour decant.

What a sumptuous nose. Give it a 1-2 hour decant.

Mar 17th, 2017
Marit Wangstad

The 2009 Grgich Merlot is my favorite, but this one is still lovely! Called the, "Cab lovers merlot" on the nose, strawberry, cherry, spice, and smoke. On the palette, raspberry, plum, leather, tobacco, with robust tannins. #youhadmeatmerlot #winepuns #napavalley

The 2009 Grgich Merlot is my favorite, but this one is still lovely! Called the, "Cab lovers merlot" on the nose, strawberry, cherry, spice, and smoke. On the palette, raspberry, plum, leather, tobacco, with robust tannins. #youhadmeatmerlot #winepuns #napavalley

Jan 3rd, 2016
Julie W

Has a wonder dark cherry after note, smooth finish but dry in the beginning, has a fruity flair but is still a little more robust than the average merlot. Not bland at all like the typical Merlots

Has a wonder dark cherry after note, smooth finish but dry in the beginning, has a fruity flair but is still a little more robust than the average merlot. Not bland at all like the typical Merlots

Jul 17th, 2015
Keith Whitener WSET Diploma, CSW

A Cabernet lover's Merlot, per the back label Pretty accurate ! Rich and full fruit bodied

A Cabernet lover's Merlot, per the back label Pretty accurate ! Rich and full fruit bodied

Apr 27th, 2015
Andy Hock

Nice earth-driven nose, cool fruit. A little high on the alcohol, but pretty well balanced.

Nice earth-driven nose, cool fruit. A little high on the alcohol, but pretty well balanced.

Mar 30th, 2015
Stephen Parry

A Zin lover's merlot for us

A Zin lover's merlot for us

Mar 9th, 2015