Smoking Loon

The Original California Merlot

8.556 ratings
7.91 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
Lesley Senne

Not a bad wine. Smells of berries and spice. Very Slightly bitter on the finish.

Not a bad wine. Smells of berries and spice. Very Slightly bitter on the finish.

May 2nd, 2016
Cameron Thompson

Not very dry. Pretty weak flavor.

Not very dry. Pretty weak flavor.

Jan 11th, 2016
Josie Brown

A steady choice.

A steady choice.

Aug 13th, 2015
Leon Fantroy

full bodied

full bodied

Dec 28th, 2014
William Hegedusich

Not unpleasant, but not impressive either. Very basic Merlot.

Not unpleasant, but not impressive either. Very basic Merlot.

Nov 27th, 2014
Daniel Gatewood

A little on the bitter side. Either way it's not too bad!

A little on the bitter side. Either way it's not too bad!

Nov 20th, 2014
Tom Small

Really not bad for an economical merlot. Better than many at this price. An "every day" type wine - spend a bit more for a special dinner or event.

Really not bad for an economical merlot. Better than many at this price. An "every day" type wine - spend a bit more for a special dinner or event.

Nov 9th, 2014
Emily Jamison

Only good if you have had a few glasses already

Only good if you have had a few glasses already

Oct 24th, 2014
Michael Meyer

Nice wine for that price. Great with cheese, especially Brie.

Nice wine for that price. Great with cheese, especially Brie.

Oct 16th, 2014
Ryan B
8.6

A fantastic $6-7 Merlot for any day or guests.

A fantastic $6-7 Merlot for any day or guests.

Oct 11th, 2014