Merryvale Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.218 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Ming L
9.3

Have tasted 12’ through 16’ vintages for this bottling multiple times, and I like the 16’ the most. Left-bank like but with typical Napa ripe fruit core.
Being from magnum, this bottle tastes very fresh. Long life ahead.

Have tasted 12’ through 16’ vintages for this bottling multiple times, and I like the 16’ the most. Left-bank like but with typical Napa ripe fruit core.
Being from magnum, this bottle tastes very fresh. Long life ahead.

Jul 25th, 2022
Ming L
9.3

Have tasted the 16’ multiple times and love it every time. This time is no difference. I like this more than the Oakville Grade which costs twice as much.
From magnum. Power and finesse at the same time. Lots of aroma and flavor nuances. Previous notes apply.

Have tasted the 16’ multiple times and love it every time. This time is no difference. I like this more than the Oakville Grade which costs twice as much.
From magnum. Power and finesse at the same time. Lots of aroma and flavor nuances. Previous notes apply.

May 9th, 2022
Ming L
9.3

This 16’ is just gorgeous, and the most Bordeaux like out of all the vintages I have tasted.
Previous notes applied.

This 16’ is just gorgeous, and the most Bordeaux like out of all the vintages I have tasted.
Previous notes applied.

Feb 1st, 2022
Garrick Talmage

Absolutely fantastic. Smells pretty much like alcohol. Tastes like plum. Very full bodied.

Absolutely fantastic. Smells pretty much like alcohol. Tastes like plum. Very full bodied.

Dec 2nd, 2021
Ming L
9.2

This 16’ bottling is actually a left bank blend with 13% Merlot, 6% Malbec, and 4% CF. Fruits are sourced from 3 vineyards, including the famed Stagecoach.
The ripe dark fruits are generous as usual, but seems a bit more restrained. Notes of licorice, leather, anise, and herbal spices too. Warm plush palate with excellent acidity and depth. Fine grained tannins.
This might be my favorite vintage yet for this cab.

This 16’ bottling is actually a left bank blend with 13% Merlot, 6% Malbec, and 4% CF. Fruits are sourced from 3 vineyards, including the famed Stagecoach.
The ripe dark fruits are generous as usual, but seems a bit more restrained. Notes of licorice, leather, anise, and herbal spices too. Warm plush palate with excellent acidity and depth. Fine grained tannins.
This might be my favorite vintage yet for this cab.

Oct 21st, 2021
Christian Fischer

Like it a lot. Opens up nicely after a few hours. Great wine in this price range

Like it a lot. Opens up nicely after a few hours. Great wine in this price range

May 23rd, 2020
Lamar Hannah

Really enjoyed. Very nice and smooth. With and without food

Really enjoyed. Very nice and smooth. With and without food

Apr 17th, 2019
Matt Sterr

Matt had this 4 years ago

Matt had this 4 years ago

Mar 23rd, 2021
Carsten Rudolph

Carsten had this 2 years ago

Carsten had this 2 years ago

Nov 15th, 2022
Atsuo Nakata

Atsuo had this 2 years ago

Atsuo had this 2 years ago

Sep 1st, 2022