Two Jakes of Diamonds

Lake County Merlot

9.05 ratings
-no pro ratings
Lake County, North Coast, 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
Donald Williams

This is what Merlot should taste like, and Clark knows how to make it happen.

This is what Merlot should taste like, and Clark knows how to make it happen.

Jul 1st, 2025
Donald Williams

Might have held it a bit too long. Still ok.

Might have held it a bit too long. Still ok.

Jun 23rd, 2021
Donald Williams

Clark never misses.

Clark never misses.

Nov 26th, 2018
Cj Siege

On pop & pour, nose is a mix of older red fruit, earth, tobacco. It's transitioning to a mature wine, in spite of being stored in a back bedroom for 5 years.

7 min in glass, and the entry is warm, earthy, and gritty at first. Very high mid palate. Super long finish. Longer than I would expect of a merlot. Picking up some green notes, like stems of rosemary or thyme. But not piney!

I think this is getting better with age. Probably in its prime right now.

On pop & pour, nose is a mix of older red fruit, earth, tobacco. It's transitioning to a mature wine, in spite of being stored in a back bedroom for 5 years.

7 min in glass, and the entry is warm, earthy, and gritty at first. Very high mid palate. Super long finish. Longer than I would expect of a merlot. Picking up some green notes, like stems of rosemary or thyme. But not piney!

I think this is getting better with age. Probably in its prime right now.

Sep 21st, 2018
Donald Williams

Donald had this 9 years ago

Donald had this 9 years ago

Mar 17th, 2016