Today's Wine Review
2022 Barlow Merlot "Calistoga"
Winery: Barlow
Vintage: 2022
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Calistoga"
Wine Category: Merlot
Grape blend: 100% Merlot
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Calistoga
State or country: CA
Price: $50
Cases produced: 467
KWG Score: 89.7 (based on 2 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90.5)
Review date: December 8, 2025
Wine Review: This deep ruby colored Merlot from Barlow opens with a black currant and gentle tobacco leaf bouquet with hints of pencil lead. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, fresh, and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a black currant and graphite blend with notes of mild tobacco and mulberry. I also detected hints of cardamon, pecans, and fig. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and its rather dusty tannins build-up and are nicely sustained. I would pair this Right Bank vibe Merlot with Stuart's beef Wellington. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: Not Available
Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Barlow 2022 Merlot.
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