Steele Wines

Stymie Founder's Reserve Lake County Merlot

9.28 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Lake County, North Coast, 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
Jusden Aumand

Absolutely stunner from Jed. In Magnum.

Better with several hours decanted.

Absolutely stunner from Jed. In Magnum.

Better with several hours decanted.

Apr 9th, 2017
Lee Abraham

Sales Cliff Lede Vineyards, Breggo Cellars

9.2

This is what a merlot is supposed to be!!!

This is what a merlot is supposed to be!!!

Aug 29th, 2014
Henry Fuseler

Very nice. Good body and flavor. 6/16

Very nice. Good body and flavor. 6/16

Jul 9th, 2016
Michael Adelman

Bold crowd pleaser! Nice balance and not overly fruity. Shows complexity and promise!

Bold crowd pleaser! Nice balance and not overly fruity. Shows complexity and promise!

Sep 4th, 2015
Stacie Robbins

I remember the first time I had this, it was beautifully surprising. It shocked me that it was a Merlot. So smooth, so drinkable, enjoyed it with seafood at the coast at the Wharf restaurant. Very nice!!

I remember the first time I had this, it was beautifully surprising. It shocked me that it was a Merlot. So smooth, so drinkable, enjoyed it with seafood at the coast at the Wharf restaurant. Very nice!!

Mar 21st, 2016
Colin Yates

Wine Buyer Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits

9.0

Colin had this 11 years ago

Colin had this 11 years ago

Jul 16th, 2015
Rochelle

Rochelle had this 9 years ago

Rochelle had this 9 years ago

Jul 2nd, 2017
Todd Goldian

Todd had this 9 years ago

Todd had this 9 years ago

Feb 12th, 2017
Sean Levy

Sean had this 12 years ago

Sean had this 12 years ago

Dec 22nd, 2014