Red

4B Merlot

Sean Minor

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

lamb · roast beef · grilled meats · polenta · roasted mushrooms

Rated vintages

  • 200888 pts

    Good and dry, with rugged, dusty tannins and fine varietal flavors. Shows real elegance and class, with cherry, red currant, cedar and spice flavors. Drink now–2013.

  • 200687 pts

    Rich is the word for this Merlot. It flatters the palate with jammy black cherries, red currants, anise, cocoa and violets, accented with sweet, smoky oak. Turns a bit one-dimensional, but offers plenty of flavor.