Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

Reserve Selection Napa Valley Merlot

8.719 ratings

9.22 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

8.0

It's OK but pretty bland

It's OK but pretty bland

Nov 8th, 2015

Jerry Szombathy

8.5

$168

$168

Jan 3rd, 2015

8.5

On the nose are hints of cherry, red berries and cassis. On the palate is pleasing cherry, chocolate and spicy tones. Medium finish.

On the nose are hints of cherry, red berries and cassis. On the palate is pleasing cherry, chocolate and spicy tones. Medium finish.

Dec 12th, 2014

8.5

Nothing wrong with this one. Big fruit, without outstanding complexity.

Nothing wrong with this one. Big fruit, without outstanding complexity.

Nov 1st, 2014

Raymond Vineyards

10

Fragrant aromas of cherry, cassis and mocha immediately please the nose and intermingle effortlessly with raspberry and cranberry notes. Bold flavors of boysenberry, black pepper and rich chocolate fill out the palate and are complimented by silky tannins a long finish.

Fragrant aromas of cherry, cassis and mocha immediately please the nose and intermingle effortlessly with raspberry and cranberry notes. Bold flavors of boysenberry, black pepper and rich chocolate fill out the palate and are complimented by silky tannins a long finish.

Sep 24th, 2014

Martin Carvalho

9.1

85 merlot 14 cab 1 Malbec. Smooth tannins are not too powerful. Good with pork or lamb.

85 merlot 14 cab 1 Malbec. Smooth tannins are not too powerful. Good with pork or lamb.

May 16th, 2014

7.8

Mehish.

Mehish.

Dec 22nd, 2013

9.1

Nick had this 9 years ago

Nick had this 9 years ago

Mar 3rd, 2016

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

Andrew had this 10 years ago

Andrew had this 10 years ago

Sep 16th, 2014

8.4

Andy had this 5 years ago

Andy had this 5 years ago

Feb 13th, 2020