Deep ruby, almost purple, hue. Ripe purple fruit, such as blackberries, black currant, fig jam, and plum sauce, and tobacco, cocoa, bell pepper, sage, smoked meat, cedar, and delicate baking spices. Velveteen on the palate with soft tannins and a long finish. Vintage 2016. 14.5% ABV. #merryvale #merryvalevineyards #coombsvillenapa #merlot #merlotday #merlot #napavalley #napavalleywine #napawine — 5 years ago
Light and rich. Like chocolate covered cherries. — 7 years ago
This wine is good, but at this price point good is not good enough. I feel like their reds are much better, but am never really satisfied with their whites. When Beringer PR and Merryvale are considerably better chards at half the price, we have a problem. I hate being this critical, but it is what it is. — 8 years ago
Old school Napa — 8 years ago
You're drinking Maryvale what else do you want it's awesome! — 4 years ago
Earthy, big, perfect amount of oak, has aged extremely well — 6 years ago
Surprisingly smooth — 7 years ago
Very smooth! Reco from Chad. — 8 years ago
Soft tannin. Blue and red fruit. Cigar box. Lot of life. — 8 years ago
A blend of 81% Cab Sauv, 11% Petite Sirah & 8% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits and herb spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with notes of licorice and vanilla. Rustic tight tannins, lively acidity, medium+ finish ending with vanilla and cedar notes. — 4 years ago
Delish perfumey, aged incredibly well — 6 years ago
Very nice. Had this too at David Hale’s for St. Patrick’s Day, 2018. — 7 years ago
Delicious. Very earthy. — 8 years ago
Creamy and complex, not too buttery but full bodied — 8 years ago
Steve Somermeyer
This Zin is at it’s peak. From a fellow ZAP volunteer photographer’s vineyard Barry grew great grapes. — 4 years ago