Delectus

Napa Valley Merlot

9.13 ratings

9.21 pro ratings

Napa Valley, 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

9.0

Definite Old World techniques redolent of Bordeaux. Dark berry but medium body and could pair with nearly everything.

Definite Old World techniques redolent of Bordeaux. Dark berry but medium body and could pair with nearly everything.

1 person found it helpfulAug 20th, 2017

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

We got lucky and Victor cracked this open for us to try at the Vienna Vintner. Wine was dark crimson red with brownish edges. Lots of dark fruits on the nose. Dark berries on the palate, smooth and velvety. Moderate tannins (7/10) and moderate body. Definitely has the structure of a Napa Bordeaux varietal (strong and thick) and moderate plus finish.

We got lucky and Victor cracked this open for us to try at the Vienna Vintner. Wine was dark crimson red with brownish edges. Lots of dark fruits on the nose. Dark berries on the palate, smooth and velvety. Moderate tannins (7/10) and moderate body. Definitely has the structure of a Napa Bordeaux varietal (strong and thick) and moderate plus finish.

Apr 20th, 2016

9.0

Coming to the end of a case of this little gem. Dark berries akin to a left Bank blend.

Coming to the end of a case of this little gem. Dark berries akin to a left Bank blend.

May 6th, 2018

9.2

Smooth, silky, moderate body. Pleasant finish.

Smooth, silky, moderate body. Pleasant finish.

Nov 18th, 2017