Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley Merlot

8.95 ratings
-no pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Brad Jensen

Veryyy slight paling to the edge that hints at the age, with a medium body and a bold, flowing floral nose. Nose hints at blueberry compote, candied hibiscus, and violet, with notes of some kind of woody incense underneath, maybe sweet sandalwood? Beautiful perfume! Palate is smooth, with a velvety texture and tannins that coagulate after you swallow, tighten, and then melt in your tongue, leaving a dry, slightly steak-meaty finish, with hints of tobacco and ash. Afterwards your breath comes out with fresh, ripe real blueberries.

Veryyy slight paling to the edge that hints at the age, with a medium body and a bold, flowing floral nose. Nose hints at blueberry compote, candied hibiscus, and violet, with notes of some kind of woody incense underneath, maybe sweet sandalwood? Beautiful perfume! Palate is smooth, with a velvety texture and tannins that coagulate after you swallow, tighten, and then melt in your tongue, leaving a dry, slightly steak-meaty finish, with hints of tobacco and ash. Afterwards your breath comes out with fresh, ripe real blueberries.

May 20th, 2023
Tim Wrzesinski

Tim had this 2 years ago

Tim had this 2 years ago

Dec 25th, 2023