Robert Keenan Winery

Mailbox Vineyard Reserve Merlot

9.39 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Spring Mountain District, 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
Tony Capone

My kind of wine big, dark, almost chewy. Big black fruit, lush, almost ink grade in color. Great nose, with minerals up front. Some chocolate, silky tannins. Merlot done right

My kind of wine big, dark, almost chewy. Big black fruit, lush, almost ink grade in color. Great nose, with minerals up front. Some chocolate, silky tannins. Merlot done right

Feb 22nd, 2017
Tim Schroeder

Dark blackberry and tons of alcohol up front, that slowly evolve into something savory and mildly tannic, as though you first tasted the berry sauce and then the herbed duck under it. Purely savory finish. Must have benefited from the age; tannins were just right.

Dark blackberry and tons of alcohol up front, that slowly evolve into something savory and mildly tannic, as though you first tasted the berry sauce and then the herbed duck under it. Purely savory finish. Must have benefited from the age; tannins were just right.

Dec 20th, 2016
benjamin lee

Big, dark berries and jam and earthy edges. Still has nice firm tannins, looooong finish. Wonderful old-world merlot.

Big, dark berries and jam and earthy edges. Still has nice firm tannins, looooong finish. Wonderful old-world merlot.

Apr 11th, 2016
William Schimmel

This was excellent. Didn't have enough time to air out, but the flavor and balance are there. Good for at least 5 more years.

This was excellent. Didn't have enough time to air out, but the flavor and balance are there. Good for at least 5 more years.

Feb 9th, 2014
Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.1

Bob had this 4 years ago

Bob had this 4 years ago

May 25th, 2020
Evelyn Marin

Evelyn had this 10 years ago

Evelyn had this 10 years ago

Feb 21st, 2015
William Schimmel

William had this 10 years ago

William had this 10 years ago

May 31st, 2014
Emilio Machado

Emilio had this 11 years ago

Emilio had this 11 years ago

Aug 30th, 2013