WineWrights 2009 Napa Merlot - ~$10

I really enjoyed Fresh & Easy's WineWrights Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, so I had high hopes for this Merlot. While it's not quite as rich or complex as the Cab, it's a good red in its own right, featuring flavors of plum and chocolate, wrapped up in a pleasantly dense, typically plush Napa Merlot package . There is a measure of oak and soft, lingering tannins on the finish.

All in all, a well-made red from Napa, and at ~$10 the price is definitely right for that storied wine real estate.




Score

Drinkability: 8/10
Price: 4.5/5
Total value: 12.5/15