Reviews & Ratings

2008 Charles Krug Merlot "Napa Valley"

Winery: Charles Krug

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 79% Merlot, 15% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Syrah, & 1% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $24

Cases produced: 10,709

KWG Score: 88 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: September 19, 2011

Wine Review: This opaque and very dark purple Merlot from Charles Krug is Very Good right now and show potential to get better in the next couple of years. It opens with a ripe blackberry bouquet with a hint of blueberry and oak. The flavor profile is a juicy blackberry and dark chocolate blend with notes of oak and a hint of black cherry towards the end. The finish is dry and its mild tannins are very approachable. This wine would be perfect with beef bourguignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our Peter Mondavi Family Merlot plays off aromas of chocolate covered cherries, raspberry and orange peel while flavors unite with ripe red fruit and a hint of mineral notes. Soft integrated oak provides a balanced, lingering finish for this luscious wine.

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