Red
Peterson Family Vineyard Merlot
Napa Valley · Napa · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Napa Valley · Napa
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · lamb · dishes with mushrooms · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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200092 pts
A thick, dark Merlot, cloaked in smooth, fat tannins and redolent of cherry, licorice, blackberry, plum, spice, coffee, sage, thyme and hints of orange peel. Long and sleek, with toasty oak on the finish. Just a hint of tartness at the end, but still a terrific wine.
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199992 pts
Kicks off with gobs of chocolate and spice aromas, then fans out to reveal layers of black currant, blackberry, coffee, herb and spice flavors. A touch of acidity accentuates the tannins, but the wine is richly textured, full bodied and delightful nonetheless. Full, ripe and dis…