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Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Merlot 2013
New release of Rombauer Merlot! Enticing and lively red color; beautifully aromatic with black cherry and ripe plum. On the palate a purity of blackcurrant, cedar and mint flavors blend together seamlessly. Soft and supple, this wine has a medium-bodied mouth-feel with plush tannins that integrate with the generous finish. The Carneros region with its climate and clay soils allows us to produce a Merlot which is true to the varietal’s characteristics. The longer growing season allows the fruit to reach maturity slowly, giving us fruit which is soft and elegant, yet rich and full flavored.
Ratings on Delectable
Neal Ferry
Great Wine for a meeting of 300 people
Great Wine for a meeting of 300 people
9.1
Kristy Emory
So smooth...and wonderful with great food at Napoli's Italian!!
So smooth...and wonderful with great food at Napoli's Italian!!
9.3
Kevin Blix
Had two bottles within two weeks. Second rating 8,9 and found it enjoyable but I did not have other wine to compare it to. First time rated 8.7 - Ok but not great 2013.
Had two bottles within two weeks. Second rating 8,9 and found it enjoyable but I did not have other wine to compare it to. First time rated 8.7 - Ok but not great 2013.
8.9
"Odedi" 
Pretty ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, cherries, vanilla, cedar, chocolates, tobacco, eucalyptus, mocha, diet coke, alcohol, pencil lead, leather, spices and peppercorn. Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs. Fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, green vegetables, spices, chocolates, tobacco, dark coffee and black pepper. Medium plus in finish with round tannins and spices. This Merlot from the Carneros appellation, is drinking very nicely now with a velvety mouthfeel. Well balanced with enjoyable complexity. Enjoyable by itself or with food. Good right out of the bottle, and a little better after an hour in a decanter. Peaking now and for the next five years. A blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak barrels for 17 months (30% new). I paired it with filet mignon and mashed potatoes. 14.5% alcohol by volume.
Pretty ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, cherries, vanilla, cedar, chocolates, tobacco, eucalyptus, mocha, diet coke, alcohol, pencil lead, leather, spices and peppercorn. Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs. Fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, green vegetables, spices, chocolates, tobacco, dark coffee and black pepper. Medium plus in finish with round tannins and spices. This Merlot from the Carneros appellation, is drinking very nicely now with a velvety mouthfeel. Well balanced with enjoyable complexity. Enjoyable by itself or with food. Good right out of the bottle, and a little better after an hour in a decanter. Peaking now and for the next five years. A blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak barrels for 17 months (30% new). I paired it with filet mignon and mashed potatoes. 14.5% alcohol by volume.
9.1Louis Martin
Velvety, smooth, oaky, nice balance due to slight blend of Cabernet.
Velvety, smooth, oaky, nice balance due to slight blend of Cabernet.
8.8Kevin Blix
Enjoyable wine
Enjoyable wine
9.0
Renee Pasman
Very dry?
Very dry?
7.6Jason McLaren
Good flavor. Nice mid range merlot
Good flavor. Nice mid range merlot
9.3
Rand Bass
Smooth, low tannins, great with red meat or fish!
Smooth, low tannins, great with red meat or fish!
8.9
Kelly O'Connor
Excellent pizza wine
Excellent pizza wine
8.7
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