Challis Lane

California Merlot

8.519 ratings

-no pro ratings

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

8.2

Tastes better than it smells. Super cheap at $10. Nothing special about it outside of price. Finish is really short.

Tastes better than it smells. Super cheap at $10. Nothing special about it outside of price. Finish is really short.

1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2014

8.4

Easy to drink but slightly bitter and bland .

Easy to drink but slightly bitter and bland .

Jan 6th, 2016

8.9

Surprisingly prominent dark fruits. Very plum tasting with a good splash of oak. Medium light body. Tannins aren't too harsh. Pleasant wine.

Surprisingly prominent dark fruits. Very plum tasting with a good splash of oak. Medium light body. Tannins aren't too harsh. Pleasant wine.

Nov 12th, 2015

8.3

good but I prefer something sweeter

good but I prefer something sweeter

Jan 12th, 2015

9.2

Easy, drinkable light tannins.

Easy, drinkable light tannins.

Sep 30th, 2014

7.9

Not sure kinda right down the middle.

Not sure kinda right down the middle.

Sep 4th, 2014

9.7

Delicious

Delicious

Mar 13th, 2014

8.6

Cat had this 8 years ago

Cat had this 8 years ago

Apr 28th, 2016

6.9

Adam had this 9 years ago

Adam had this 9 years ago

Oct 2nd, 2015

8.4

Paolo had this 9 years ago

Paolo had this 9 years ago

May 24th, 2015