Napa Cellars Merlot 2013 Wine Review

Napa Cellars Merlot 2013

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 8

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2015-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Winery: Napa Cellars

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A full-bodied, solidly made Merlot from Napa Cellars. Classic aromas of black plum and berries. Supple and smooth. Pair with grilled pork chops.

Merlot food pairings: roast chicken paprika with onion and herb stuffing, onion pie, roast bresse chicken.

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This Napa Cellars Merlot 2013 was reviewed on August 4, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Craig Kuziemsky rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Blackberry jam and some floral notes on the nose with blackberry, earth and dried spice on the palate. Well balanced with a soft finish. Would pair well with grilled steak.

Cherie Cole rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Blackberry, plum, vanilla bean and chocolate on the nose. Medium-full body with medium tannins, blackberry jam and cocoa on the finish. Pair with braised beef or grilled burgers. Tasted August, 2016.

Carola Price rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

A nose of cassis, plum and acacia wood and ever so slightly floral. In the mouth a smooth and balanced black fruit and cedar flavour. Medium bodied with a long finish. Well made and a great wine for New World Merlot fans. Pair with gourmet burgers, roast beef and gooey cheeses. Drink now to 5 years

Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Dark plum, vanilla, and a touch of blueberry and spice. Rich, medium-full bodied with some nicely rounded tannins. The flavour is mainly plum and raspberry, with medium-high acidity. Medium tart plum finish.

Jacky Blisson rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Very fruit driven wine, with lots of body, potent alcohol and a velvetty smooth structure. Over ripe plum, dark cherry and cassis notes feature on the nose and palate. The fnish is lifted by a hint of menthol. The toasty, cedar scented oak frames the palate well. Sure to please lovers of big, bold, fruity Napa reds.

Sylvain Segard rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Dark fruit, alcohol, and eucalyptus nose. With juicy plums and spicey blueberry mouth. Longish dry finish.

From Napa Cellars is a rich, full-bodied Merlot. Ripe plum, blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate are on the nose and palate. I see a roast of pork with roasted garlic potatoes and steamed, chived French green beans in this wine's future. Drink now and for the next couple of years. - Community Wine Reviews

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Napa Cellars Merlot 2013 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 91/100

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