Red

Merlot

Houdini

Oakville · Napa · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Oakville · Napa
Appellation
Oakville, Napa, California, US
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled meats · aged cheeses · pasta with rich sauces · barbecue

Rated vintages

  • 201187 pts

    Smoky meat marks the entry of this wine, followed by a thickness on the palate of tar and savory dark black fruit. Rounded and soft, it's an approachable Merlot that's ready to enjoy now.

  • 200885 pts

    Fruity and simple, this Merlot tastes like the wine equivalent of a candied dessert pastry. It may not be technically sweet, but it's so extracted in raspberries, cherries and caramelized oak that it seems sweet.