Red
Block 500 Estate Merlot
Alexander Valley · Sonoma · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Alexander Valley · Sonoma
- Appellation
- Alexander Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast beef · pork · aged cheeses · mushrooms · pasta with red sauce
Rated vintages
-
201084 pts
Ripe cherry and blackberry flavors mark this Merlot. It's dry and rich in tannins, with a rugged mouthfeel and an overripe, raisiny taste.
-
200985 pts
Heavy and oaky, with a full-bodied, soft mouthfeel. But it's rich and sweet in cherries, blackberries, plums, mocha and spices. Pretty good price for a nice, everyday Merlot.
-
200790 pts
A really nice Merlot, and look at that price. It's dry, elegant and entirely balanced, with a rich earthy texture. Shows classic flavors of black cherries, black currants, violets, anise and sweet sandalwood. Terrific value.