Palazzo

Napa Valley Merlot Blend

9.2100 ratings
9.218 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Maggie Harrison

drinking well. balanced, still clean red fruits with tertiary complexity, savory, barnyard. medium tannins

drinking well. balanced, still clean red fruits with tertiary complexity, savory, barnyard. medium tannins

Jun 23rd, 2018
Patrick Derdeyn

Right bank red. 68% merlot, 22% cabernet franc, 10% cab sauv. A different fruit than the endless napa cabs we drink. Bright red fruits, but that big dose of cab franc drives richness. Showing no secondary development at this stage and a couple hour decant is recommended.

Right bank red. 68% merlot, 22% cabernet franc, 10% cab sauv. A different fruit than the endless napa cabs we drink. Bright red fruits, but that big dose of cab franc drives richness. Showing no secondary development at this stage and a couple hour decant is recommended.

Mar 10th, 2018
David Canter

Showstopper and absolutely divine. A little heavier on the Merlot than I typically like but it blends fantastically and after an hour it was glorious.

Showstopper and absolutely divine. A little heavier on the Merlot than I typically like but it blends fantastically and after an hour it was glorious.

2 people found it helpfulJan 21st, 2015
Rich Aurilia

This 2009 still has a lot of years left in it. Needs to open up a bit.

This 2009 still has a lot of years left in it. Needs to open up a bit.

1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2015
Ben Palos

It was hard to take a picture of the label with all the info. It's a 2008.

It was hard to take a picture of the label with all the info. It's a 2008.

1 person found it helpfulAug 24th, 2014
Jenny Hemmer

Nice smokiness, black cherry & blackberries, chocolate & eucalyptus.

Nice smokiness, black cherry & blackberries, chocolate & eucalyptus.

Dec 21st, 2015
Taylor Barnebey

#Palazzo #napavalley 2006. Delicious and probably a its peak

#Palazzo #napavalley 2006. Delicious and probably a its peak

Jun 6th, 2015
Jackie Smith

Velvety goodness.

Velvety goodness.

Apr 9th, 2015
Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

8.9

2005 Palazzo Napa Merlot/Cab Franc/Cab. Pretty aromas with pleasant secondary characteristics emerging. Primary fruit fading. Some VA actually carrying what fruit is left. Nice wine, but time not helping it. Time to drink up.

2005 Palazzo Napa Merlot/Cab Franc/Cab. Pretty aromas with pleasant secondary characteristics emerging. Primary fruit fading. Some VA actually carrying what fruit is left. Nice wine, but time not helping it. Time to drink up.

Feb 16th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.6

Mostly merlot but you would not know by the label there is no indication of the varietals here!

Mostly merlot but you would not know by the label there is no indication of the varietals here!

May 13th, 2014