Switchback Ridge

Peterson Family Vineyard Merlot

8.923 ratings
9.17 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
Rafael Landestoy

It was even better the next day. Soft tannins, elegance and great structure.

It was even better the next day. Soft tannins, elegance and great structure.

1 person found it helpfulJun 29th, 2014
Bill Bender

As I've said before Spring Mountain merlot is just a different animal. Don't sleep on it.

As I've said before Spring Mountain merlot is just a different animal. Don't sleep on it.

Feb 4th, 2017
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.5

Magnum of 2010 Switchback Merlot. One of only 5 or6 Great California this vintage! Great Juice!!

Magnum of 2010 Switchback Merlot. One of only 5 or6 Great California this vintage! Great Juice!!

Jun 10th, 2014
Ryan Arnold

Robert Foley is a mad little genius making this little bad boy. Silly, but with depth. This one makes the right bank blush.

Robert Foley is a mad little genius making this little bad boy. Silly, but with depth. This one makes the right bank blush.

Jan 27th, 2017
Rob Sternthal

Solid. Not great.

Solid. Not great.

Nov 22nd, 2016
Ian Abraham

Does not taste like classic merlot.

Does not taste like classic merlot.

Nov 22nd, 2015
Robert Huey

This particular half bottle seems to have lost some of the fruit that was evident upon release

This particular half bottle seems to have lost some of the fruit that was evident upon release

Jun 19th, 2015
Simon Haidamous

Sucked. Mistakenly thought this was the Switchback cabernet.

Sucked. Mistakenly thought this was the Switchback cabernet.

Apr 1st, 2015
David Birdsall

An amazing wine. This is a restock must for my wine cellar.

An amazing wine. This is a restock must for my wine cellar.

Feb 23rd, 2015
Kevin Conaway

From the source. Great with sunday steak dinner. Needs time to open up

From the source. Great with sunday steak dinner. Needs time to open up

Nov 6th, 2014