Stryker Sonoma

Estate Alexander Valley Merlot

9.54 ratings
9.63 pro ratings
Alexander 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
Brian Shapiro

Direct to Consumer Stryker

9.6

Best Stryker wine EVER!

Best Stryker wine EVER!

Jan 4th, 2014
Brian Shapiro

Direct to Consumer Stryker

9.6

Best Stryker wine to date!

Best Stryker wine to date!

Jan 2nd, 2014
William Allen - Two Shepherds

Owner/Winemaker Two Shepherds

9.5

One of the best domestic Merlot have had in some time. Nice restraint.

One of the best domestic Merlot have had in some time. Nice restraint.

Nov 4th, 2012
Edward

Still a lot of primary aromas and flavors after 15 years. Tannins have mellowed and integrated into the wine. Bummer that it is my last bottle.

Still a lot of primary aromas and flavors after 15 years. Tannins have mellowed and integrated into the wine. Bummer that it is my last bottle.

Jan 9th, 2026
Elle Kane

Spicy, peppery

Spicy, peppery

Nov 22nd, 2015
Elle Kane

Blackberries, smooth tannins, great mouthfeel

Blackberries, smooth tannins, great mouthfeel

Nov 22nd, 2015