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Oliver's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

9.115 ratings

8.74 pro ratings

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

Top Notes For

9.5

Crafted by Philippe Melka, aromas of dried herbs, forest floor, and tobacco leaf frame a core of cassis and black plum. The palate is savory yet refined, with fine tannins, graphite nuance, and integrated oak. The finish is long with earthy depth.

I love Napa 2011 vintage, which is very underestimated in my opinion for its cool, extended season with resulting bottlings from top producers leaning towards restraint and classicism.

Crafted by Philippe Melka, aromas of dried herbs, forest floor, and tobacco leaf frame a core of cassis and black plum. The palate is savory yet refined, with fine tannins, graphite nuance, and integrated oak. The finish is long with earthy depth.

I love Napa 2011 vintage, which is very underestimated in my opinion for its cool, extended season with resulting bottlings from top producers leaning towards restraint and classicism.

Feb 26th, 2026

9.1

What a nice 2011!

What a nice 2011!

Sep 3rd, 2015

9.3

Black olive, earth forward, a little dark fruit

Black olive, earth forward, a little dark fruit

Oct 20th, 2014

Robin Kelley O'Connor

Educator Italian Wine Merchants

9.2

Robin had this 11 years ago

Robin had this 11 years ago

Jun 20th, 2015

8.6

Nico had this 11 years ago

Nico had this 11 years ago

Mar 8th, 2015

Marshall Parrish

8.5

Marshall had this 12 years ago

Marshall had this 12 years ago

Mar 29th, 2014

Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

8.4

Big had this 12 years ago

Big had this 12 years ago

Mar 27th, 2014

9.3

GFM had this 10 years ago

GFM had this 10 years ago

Dec 13th, 2015

9.4

Pierce had this 11 years ago

Pierce had this 11 years ago

Sep 9th, 2015

9.2

Ronald had this 11 years ago

Ronald had this 11 years ago

May 23rd, 2015