Rob Frank

9.5

1999 is drinking beautifully. Lots of fruit but the wine is soft, silky and oh so drinkable. — 5 years ago

Michael Seely

9.4

A year later, even better! Frankly — 7 years ago

with Joe

Jamie K

9.3

Big bold ... Once it opens up 😍😍 — 8 years ago

Zachary Price

9.1

While at Total Wine, I picked up the previous Novelty Hill bottle and this Januik Merlot, (the Cabernets are a bit out of my price range at the moment). As mentioned previously, these wineries share a tasting space in Woodinville, WA. Mike Januik, the winemaker and owner of the Januik label, has been labeled one of the "Masters of Merlot" and, as the name implies, specializes mainly in Bordeaux grapes sourced from mature vineyards around the Columbia Valley. 2013 was a warmer year towards harvest than the previous two vintages, yielding in changes to the flavor profile of many of the grapes in the Columbia Valley due to the longer hang time on the vine. This wine is composed of 96% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon (likely to add a tad more tannic structure), harvested from Weinbau, Klipsun, and Ciel du Cheval vineyards and seems like it could benefit with another year or two under its belt. ~$22 | #januik #merlot #columbiavalley

On the eyes: Med opacity, bright, magenta-garnet, med stain, med+ tears. No gas, evidence of floc.

On the nose: Cherry, black plum, orange peel, dried hay, herbaceous, with a hint of chocolate, med+ alcohol.

On the tongue: Med+ tannin, med acid, med+ alcohol, med+ body. Cherry, black plum skin, and blueberry yielding to hints of menthol, chocolate, and cedar with a pleasant long oaky finish. — 8 years ago

PS Michaels

9.4

2010. Terrific. — 9 years ago

William Meyers

9.3

#R.Stuart&Co. 2007 Tawny dessert wine #klisun rich & heavy w/notes of nutmeg cocoa vanilla black cherry - an oenophiles cough syrup - great! — 9 years ago

Justin Hart

8.9

Bright, red fruit (cranberry and raspberry), sharp tannins, not a lot of body but pleasant fruit and gripping tannins. Could age several years still though. — 6 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

Darin Neugebauer

9.0

Very nice smooth wine grapefruit with tropical fruit overtones very good chilled. — 8 years ago

Lizzie Clawson

10

World Of Wines 9/9/16. Round flavor, tropical fruit notes, green finish. — 8 years ago

Heather Bell

9.1

Flavorful but light sauv. Hints of mango, peach, pineapple. Tastes sweeter as you drink it. — 8 years ago

Eric Hwang

8.9

Good thing a friend found this in my cellar. I normally don't keep WA wine this long, but this is pretty damn good. Red Mountain fruit may have something to do with it. Leathery, chocolate, and still bright red and black fruits. Round tannins and smooth finish. — 9 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.2

Garnet color with black and red fruit, dried rose, cacao and spice aromas. On the palate, it medium bodied, and fresh with well integrated tannins and blackberry,red berry, vanilla and spice flavors with a complementary minerality. Blend of 63% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot, and 4% Malbec from Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Kiona, and Hedges vineyards. Aged 20 months in French oak (81% new). — 9 years ago

Susan Meyer

8.9

Great Washington Red Bordeaux Blend 2006 for Blind Tasting — 9 years ago

with Anthony

Chris Gillespie

9.4

Having with Ahi Poke...mmm!!! Amazing crisp white, slices thru the tuna! — 7 years ago

Lisa Fricks

10

Probably one of the best merlots I've had — 7 years ago

Gregory Knaps

9.2

2013. Way too young too drink but this is loaded with minerality and showing no trace of heat. — 8 years ago

Jathan McLaughlin

9.2

Earth and balance with fruit. — 8 years ago

Nick Kapral

9.0

Domestic neb is very very good. Love the bottle and glass bottle stop. Good stuff coming from WA state — 9 years ago

Matt Harrelson

9.2

Still young. Nice acidity and a touch of smoke — 9 years ago

Kaitlin Ohlinger

9.0

Very tasty. Balanced sweetness, not flabby. Freaking great with blue cheese. — 9 years ago