King Family Vineyards

Meritage Monticello Merlot Blend

9.122 ratings

9.11 pro ratings

Monticello, Central Region, Virginia, USA

Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec

Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.1

Blackberry, black cherry, cassis, oak and hints of eucalyptus & pepper. Great structure and moderate tannins.

Blackberry, black cherry, cassis, oak and hints of eucalyptus & pepper. Great structure and moderate tannins.

Feb 23rd, 2015

8.9

Fruit forward after opening. Tannins came through next day.

Fruit forward after opening. Tannins came through next day.

Aug 23rd, 2016

9.1

Drinking great right now! Mattheiu's wines seem to start to show better 4-5 years out. Good mix of fruit and structure here. Worth seeking out

Drinking great right now! Mattheiu's wines seem to start to show better 4-5 years out. Good mix of fruit and structure here. Worth seeking out

May 31st, 2016

9.0

Tobacco on the nose, dark fruit taste. Great wine

Tobacco on the nose, dark fruit taste. Great wine

May 19th, 2015

9.4

Thank you Emily and Stephen! Happy 2015!

Thank you Emily and Stephen! Happy 2015!

Jan 1st, 2015

8.6

Paul had this 11 years ago

Paul had this 11 years ago

Jun 28th, 2014

9.1

Garrett had this 9 years ago

Garrett had this 9 years ago

May 8th, 2016

9.0

Mike had this 10 years ago

Mike had this 10 years ago

Dec 31st, 2015

9.2

Gregory had this 10 years ago

Gregory had this 10 years ago

Dec 27th, 2015

8.8

Hope had this 10 years ago

Hope had this 10 years ago

Dec 23rd, 2015