Red

Merlot

Peter Franus

Napa Valley · Napa · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Napa Valley · Napa
Appellation
Napa Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · aged cheeses · pasta with red sauce · mushrooms

Rated vintages

  • 201386 pts

    This is a soft, nondescript wine at first, with mild notes of black cherry, plum and black olive, that's likable and rounded on the palate.

  • 200787 pts

    A good red wine that does just what Merlot is supposed to do, be enjoyable now. It's softly fruity and immediately likeable, with pleasant cherry pie, blackberry, cocoa and sandalwood flavors.