Napa Valley, California, USA
One of the best Merlots that I have had. Black fruit takes the stage with well rounded tannins. This is a tad one dimensional, but what more do you expect from merlot? Damn good merlot. Drink now!
One of the best Merlots that I have had. Black fruit takes the stage with well rounded tannins. This is a tad one dimensional, but what more do you expect from merlot? Damn good merlot. Drink now!
Jun 8th, 2019
Solid Merlot. At Family Winemakers of California Tasting in Del Mar.
Solid Merlot. At Family Winemakers of California Tasting in Del Mar.
Mar 19th, 2019
Dark ruby. Aromas of plum, dark chocolate, menthol, and cedar. Dark fruit and soft tannins. 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and a dollop of Petit Verdot added to the Merlot then aged in 40% new French oak. 14.5% ABV. $62.
Dark ruby. Aromas of plum, dark chocolate, menthol, and cedar. Dark fruit and soft tannins. 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and a dollop of Petit Verdot added to the Merlot then aged in 40% new French oak. 14.5% ABV. $62.
Feb 6th, 2019
We really enjoyed this wonderful Merlot with steaks last night. Full bodied and interesting character and no sharp tannins. Well done.
We really enjoyed this wonderful Merlot with steaks last night. Full bodied and interesting character and no sharp tannins. Well done.
Jun 14th, 2020
Smooth charred wood, smooth finish. Great color , 42 at cheese shop , Chelsea will drink this
Smooth charred wood, smooth finish. Great color , 42 at cheese shop , Chelsea will drink this
May 9th, 2020First taste before decant- dryer than I expected. Bright. There is complexity on the finish. More greens than berries. First sips. 9.0. I was definitely expecting it to be bolder and richer so that is interesting.
4 hour decant later— nose developed a bit since. The wine is definitely much better with time. It’s more integrated and smooth. However it doesn’t have the distinct taste and smell of the older Prides. It’s still not as big as I remember their 2014 Merlots. There is some baking spice. It’s smooth and med body. 9.0+.
First taste before decant- dryer than I expected. Bright. There is complexity on the finish. More greens than berries. First sips. 9.0. I was definitely expecting it to be bolder and richer so that is interesting.
4 hour decant later— nose developed a bit since. The wine is definitely much better with time. It’s more integrated and smooth. However it doesn’t have the distinct taste and smell of the older Prides. It’s still not as big as I remember their 2014 Merlots. There is some baking spice. It’s smooth and med body. 9.0+.
Excellent example of Pride Merlot. Really softens over time. Drinking well now
Excellent example of Pride Merlot. Really softens over time. Drinking well now
Jan 24th, 2020
