Swanson Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

9.016 ratings

8.92 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

8.7

Fresh plum, wild berries, very soft tannins. A little lighter than expected, lacking complexity. Probably due to 2011 vintage

Fresh plum, wild berries, very soft tannins. A little lighter than expected, lacking complexity. Probably due to 2011 vintage

1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2015

9.3

Good complement to a dinner of steaks, baked cod and grilled vegetables. Nice fruit and balance.

Good complement to a dinner of steaks, baked cod and grilled vegetables. Nice fruit and balance.

Aug 16th, 2017

9.0

It's funny, I haven't had a Merlot for a long time, is it the company, the vibe, I don't know, but this wine tasted fantastic!

It's funny, I haven't had a Merlot for a long time, is it the company, the vibe, I don't know, but this wine tasted fantastic!

Feb 12th, 2015

9.1

Brandon had this 10 years ago

Brandon had this 10 years ago

Dec 6th, 2015

9.6

Karen had this 6 years ago

Karen had this 6 years ago

Jan 1st, 2020

8.8

Chris had this 9 years ago

Chris had this 9 years ago

Aug 12th, 2017

10

Cassie had this 9 years ago

Cassie had this 9 years ago

May 10th, 2017

8.8

Ansis had this 9 years ago

Ansis had this 9 years ago

Jan 28th, 2017

8.8

McLain had this 10 years ago

McLain had this 10 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2016

9.0

Jack had this 10 years ago

Jack had this 10 years ago

Aug 5th, 2016