Red

Bravante Estate Merlot (Howell Mountain)

Bravante

Howell Mountain · Napa · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Howell Mountain · Napa
Appellation
Howell Mountain
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas · cordeiro · queijos curados · ensopados · churrasco

Rated vintages

  • 200788 pts

    This Merlot is very tannic now, which makes it hard to drink. There are considerable cherry, berry, currant, mineral and herb flavors, but they're buried under a ton of astringency. You're best off giving the wine a good four years in the cellar to let it age it a bit.