Kendall-Jackson

Highland Estates Taylor Peak Bennett Valley Merlot

9.27 ratings

9.91 pro ratings

Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, 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

9.2

v07. Amazing! Deep purple color. Soft, dusty, slightly toasted nose. Rich, pleasing, blackberry fruit. Long, round, velvety smooth, slightly astringent finish. So good…last bottle!

v07. Amazing! Deep purple color. Soft, dusty, slightly toasted nose. Rich, pleasing, blackberry fruit. Long, round, velvety smooth, slightly astringent finish. So good…last bottle!

Feb 15th, 2026

Michelle Connely

9.0

2007. I was not fond on the smell. I had to strain it and decant it, it had a lot of debris in the bottle.

2007. I was not fond on the smell. I had to strain it and decant it, it had a lot of debris in the bottle.

Apr 20th, 2015

Owner/Vineyardist Trolley Line Vineyards

9.9

Jack had this 12 years ago

Jack had this 12 years ago

Mar 13th, 2014

David Patterson

9.2

David had this 7 years ago

David had this 7 years ago

Mar 11th, 2019

9.0

Gail had this 12 years ago

Gail had this 12 years ago

Aug 24th, 2014

9.5

Steve had this 12 years ago

Steve had this 12 years ago

Apr 18th, 2014

Matthew McMullen

8.5

Matthew had this 12 years ago

Matthew had this 12 years ago

Nov 18th, 2013