91 points
2001 Blankiet Estate Merlot Paradise Hills Vineyard MAGNUM Wine Advocate 91 Points The dark plum/purple-colored 2001 Merlot Paradise Hills Vineyard exhibits sweet aromas of cherry liqueur interwoven with mocha fudge. Read moreShop
Chris Hamilton 2021 Merlot Yountville
93+ points
2021 Chris Hamilton Merlot Oakville, Napa Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 93+ Points Big and surprisingly gutsy for a young Merlot, this wine opens with a coiled aromatic medley of dark cherry, red currant, red rose, vanilla and baking spice. Read more
La Jota 2017 Merlot
2017 La Jota Merlot Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
Wine Advocate
94 Points
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Merlot Howell Mountain reveals pretty baked plums, blueberry pie and blackberry compote notes with touches of cloves, star anise, cracked black pepper and black soil plus a waft of underbrush. Read more
Lenz 2017 Merlot Estate
Lenz Estate Selection Merlot is made from ripe grapes harvested in mature vineyards. Read more
Paloma 2019 Merlot Estate
San Francisco Wine Panel: 92+ Points
Extremely ripe and notably forthcoming, the aromas of this textbook Paloma Merlot are almost heady in their richness. Read more
Whitehall Lane 2019 Merlot MAGNUM
93 points
2019 Whitehall Lane Merlot Napa Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 93 Points This may be the richest Merlot Whitehall has released. Read moreWhitehall Lane 2021 Merlot
92 points
2021 Whitehall Lane Merlot Napa Valley Wine Spectator 92 Points Expressive and multilayered, showing handsome flavors of red currant and black cherry highlighted by mocha espresso and vanilla bean details before finishing with zesty tannins. Read more