Reviews & Ratings
2006 Luna Merlot "Napa"
Winery: Luna
Vintage: 2006
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa"
Wine Category: Merlot
Grape blend: 100% Merlot
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Napa Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $40
Cases produced: 2,800
KWG Score: 86.3 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)
Review date: March 2, 2010
Wine Review: This dark cherry colored Merlot opens with a fragrant and ripe black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and savory. The flavor profile is a very tasty blend of black cherry and blackberry with a touch of mild oak in the background. The finish is dry and its dusty tannins build quickly, and then subside. Pair this wine with beef bourguignon. Enjoy – Ken
Winemaker Notes: Our 2006 Napa Valley Merlot is an intense ruby red. The nose is filled with scents of tangerines, roses, and tobacco. The mid-palate is a tightly integrated mixture of blackberries, plums, and leather. Fine-grained tannins and great acidity hold the wine together as the finish melts into earthy cocoa and cassis. This Merlot will be at its peak from 2013 through 2016.
