Reviews & Ratings

2010 Joseph Carr Merlot "Napa Valley"

Winery: Joseph Carr

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 96 % Merlot, 2 % Cabernet Sauvignon, & 2% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 4,200

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: March 21, 2013

Wine Review: This ruby red colored Merlot opens with an attractive black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and savory. The flavor profile is a mineral infused plum with notes of gentle oak and dark chocolate. The finish is dry and its fine tannins are food friendly. I would pair this tasty Merlot with mainly comfort foods. I would choose beef bourguignon. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Blueberry, cherry, cedar, tobacco, violets, chocolate and forest humus in a complex nose. Soft chocolate attack with black cherry and layers of chocolate vanilla and tobacco in a medium bodies mid-palate. Good length with vanilla, cedar and cherry in the finish. - Aaron Pott

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