Dark Horse Wines

The Original California Merlot

8.710 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

8.0

Smooth, rich, an impressive merlot.

Smooth, rich, an impressive merlot.

Jul 25th, 2020

9.0

Strong at first, but the taste grew on me.

Strong at first, but the taste grew on me.

May 15th, 2020

8.5

Smoke, oak, chocolate, vanilla, blackberry, mocha, dried fruit.

Smoke, oak, chocolate, vanilla, blackberry, mocha, dried fruit.

Jan 24th, 2020

8.8

Strong taste, but enjoyed it with steak. Good Merlot, glad I gave it a chance to grow on me.

Strong taste, but enjoyed it with steak. Good Merlot, glad I gave it a chance to grow on me.

Aug 4th, 2019

david rosenbaum

Merlot w middling ratings (Total Wine $9.49). 2016 vintage much better thought of.

Merlot w middling ratings (Total Wine $9.49). 2016 vintage much better thought of.

Jul 21st, 2020

9.5

Christina had this 3 years ago

Christina had this 3 years ago

Mar 14th, 2021

Stephanie Arend

9.6

Stephanie had this 4 years ago

Stephanie had this 4 years ago

Oct 25th, 2020

8.3

Andrew had this 4 years ago

Andrew had this 4 years ago

Apr 19th, 2020

8.7

Bruce had this 4 years ago

Bruce had this 4 years ago

Apr 17th, 2020

8.8

Isaac had this 4 years ago

Isaac had this 4 years ago

Dec 3rd, 2019