Merryvale Vineyards

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Pert and nicely built, the firmly packed '92 Merryvale Cabernet has evolved into a wine of excellent class; this juicy effort marries nicely with Beef Wellington.

93 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '03 Merryvale Profile is a very fine expression of a Bordeaux blend; mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, opulent in black currant flavors; soft elegant balance; a dazzling wine.

92 PTS WINE & SPIRITS. The '02 Merryvale Profile is a bright red modulated by earthy, mineral tannins; the flavors layer red cherry with herbs and the dark fruit of wild mushrooms.

PANEL FAVORITE, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. The '02 Merryvale Juliana Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc has fresh aromas of tropical fruit, lemon curd, hazelnut, herb and grass with gooseberry, lime and kiwi.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '90 Merryvale Vineyards Profile exhibits loads of rich cassis fruit combined with scents of minerals and spice; rich, concentrated, full-bodied style; stylish.

A top wine of the vintage, the '89 Merryvale Oakville Grade Cabernet has aged very well and is now showing layers of delicious red currant, cedary flavors; a nice choice with a crown roast of lamb.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A firmly built wine, the full-flavored and tightly-knit '91 Merryvale Cabernet has turned into a delicious claret style cab; the wine's ripe flavors are perfect for a thick steak.

Merryvale Las Amigas Merlot is a very pleasing red wine with lots of finely-tuned supple fruit flavors; a tasty wine with baked chicken.

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90 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. Exceptionally ripe and expressive even among the flamboyant 2002 Rutherfords with a pleasing note of vanilla and char, the '02 Merryvale Clone Six is rich in cherry flavors.

92 PTS BEVERAGE DYNAMICS, The '03 Merryvale Reserve Cabernet is richly textured and loaded with dark berry flavors; simple and silky tannic structure; lots of complexity.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. The '00 Merryvale Profile displays firm textures that stay long and thick on the palate; a youthful wine with a slight tannic edge at the moment; serve with savory meat dishes.

Great gift idea for the serious wine collector, this pack contains two bottles of the 1999, 2000, & 2001 Merryvale Profile.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Socked with a multitude of flavors, the vineyard designated '02 Merryvale Beckstoffer X stays firm and well-built on the palate; drinks nicely now with grilled beef.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. A fine display of power, the full-loaded '00 Merryvale Dutton Ranch Chardonnay stays on the palate with relentless strength; thick, ripe, and layered; excellent with lobster.

This is a rare find! Dense concentrated aromas of vanilla, black cherry, mocha, and cassis. This wine has tremendous depth and power on the palate, yet is refined & elegant on the finish. AWESOME!

VERY LIMITED! This 1992 Cabernet is absolutely incredible. Aromas of spice, coffee, cassis and black cherries. On the palate this wine is concentratedwith black fruits and a full round finish.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A beautiful Sauvignon Blanc; lush and silky with lively aromas of snap peas, figs and melon; on the palate the '98 Merryvale Reserve is crisp, and quite expressive.

91 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '05 Merryvale Merlot is one of their better efforts in recent years; a tannic wine, with quite a bit of astringency, but that lends structure to the black currant flavors.

89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '03 Merryvale Silhouette Chardonnay is firm and structured, with complex pear, brioche and butterscotch flavors; subtle and rich, gaining depth and length.

92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '07 Merryvale Carneros is a good, rich, oaky Chardonnay, with intense fruit concentration and elaborate winemaking technique; shows powerful pineapple, papaya.

Rich, delicious and slightly sweet with wonderful flavors of hazelnuts and almonds. Great for dessert.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '98 Merryvale Profile strives for complexity, its herb, dill and mustard seed flavors mixed in with leathery, gamy currant, anise and earth notes; (2002 through 2008)

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. One of the finest wines of an excellent vintage, the superb '99 Merryvale Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon combines power with elegance; a truly terrific wine!