Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

Reserve Selection Napa Valley Merlot

8.922 ratings

-no 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

9.0

Good balance...

Good balance...

Nov 9th, 2013

8.7

Well made wine, somewhat overpowered, missing balance between fruit and acidity.

Well made wine, somewhat overpowered, missing balance between fruit and acidity.

Nov 5th, 2013

9.0

Good for a merlot

Good for a merlot

Oct 19th, 2013

Bridgette Handkase

8.9

Very smooth and fruity, not an overwhelming smell, low tannin.

Very smooth and fruity, not an overwhelming smell, low tannin.

Jul 20th, 2013

Melanie Hogan DelBuono

7.1

Had a off flavor. It wasn't corked but had a slight mold taste. Almost like the barrel it was aged in was moldy. Weird

Had a off flavor. It wasn't corked but had a slight mold taste. Almost like the barrel it was aged in was moldy. Weird

Jun 13th, 2013

9.2

Oak, smooth flavor. Hints of cranberries and vanilla. Gift from Romesh.

Oak, smooth flavor. Hints of cranberries and vanilla. Gift from Romesh.

Mar 7th, 2013

8.7

Best for the $$$

Best for the $$$

Jan 20th, 2013

8.8

Very tasty reasonably priced merlot. Mild after taste with a little cherry and spice... Everything nice!

Very tasty reasonably priced merlot. Mild after taste with a little cherry and spice... Everything nice!

Jan 4th, 2013

9.0

Great merlot...for 12 bucks

Great merlot...for 12 bucks

Dec 26th, 2012

9.7

Very good

Very good

Nov 21st, 2012