Swanson Vineyards

Oakville Merlot

8.710 ratings

8.23 pro ratings

Oakville, 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

Master Sommelier

8.2

In half-bottle. The wine is past its prime. In its prime, this was a solid effort from Swanson.

In half-bottle. The wine is past its prime. In its prime, this was a solid effort from Swanson.

Nov 26th, 2014

Autumn Anderson

8.5

Delicious little half bottle, perfect for night-before-race carb loaded lasagna dinner!

Delicious little half bottle, perfect for night-before-race carb loaded lasagna dinner!

Apr 26th, 2014

8.7

2006 Merlot with Cab characteristics. Just not as good as a Cab.

2006 Merlot with Cab characteristics. Just not as good as a Cab.

Sep 22nd, 2021

8.5

2006 vintage poured in 2021. Pretty good.

2006 vintage poured in 2021. Pretty good.

Feb 28th, 2021

9.3

Great merlot!

Great merlot!

Jan 10th, 2016

7.9

Brittany had this 11 years ago

Brittany had this 11 years ago

Aug 12th, 2013

9.3

Patty had this 8 years ago

Patty had this 8 years ago

Jan 10th, 2016

8.7

Anthony had this 9 years ago

Anthony had this 9 years ago

Jan 25th, 2015

8.7

Judy had this 10 years ago

Judy had this 10 years ago

Nov 1st, 2013