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Napa Cellars Merlot 2014 Wine Review

Napa Cellars Merlot 2014

Napa Cellars Merlot 2014

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2018-2022

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: 90/100

An intense, deep Merlot offering dark fruit and toasty oak. Finishes long and smooth with blackberry and cedar smoke. Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose with luscious black fruit unfolding on the palate and mouth-filling juiciness. This wine was aged in 100% French oak, 33% of which was new. There were 610 barrels produced of this wine. Perfect for rare meats. Decant 1 hour.

Merlot food pairings: prime rib, grilled leg of lamb, pork, roasted turkey.

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This Napa Cellars Merlot 2014 was reviewed on March 17, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

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  • 665372
  • $28.04 
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Reviews and Ratings

Napa Cellars 2014 is a luscious, rich and full-bodied Merlot with ripe black fruit, dark chocolate and smoky flavours on the palate. This Merlot was aged in 100% French oak, 46% of which was new. There were 988 barrels produced of this wine. Pair with grilled pork chops. - Community Wine Reviews

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