| Rating | 90 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Appellation |
Rogue Valley Southern Oregon Oregon USA |
| ABV | 13.7% |
| Price | $32.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2022-08-30 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Treat Yo'self, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Cliff Creek Cellars Merlot 2017 Review
The Garvin Family is so active in their community that it’s almost hard to understand how they make wine. The second and third generations are hard at work fulfilling first-generation Vern and Dorothy’s wine dream in southern Oregon, while also teaching and piloting planes. And they got this! Their Merlot has a mild, soft, fruity nose with a juicy fruit-concentrated palate. The natural acidity bursts through the deep core, giving balance to the slight tannic grip. An awesome American Merlot and worth the e-commerce.
Related Reads
Learn About Merlot
Related Merlot Reviews
Matthews Winery Reserve Merlot 2020:
From the Matthews Winery reserve line, this is a great Washington state Merlot that is begging for a food pairing. It has a distinct nose ...
Becker Vineyards Estate Reserve Merlot 2020:
This Merlot shows this grape can thrive under the big Texas sky. The nose is filled with aromas of warming spices and a hint of smoldering ...
Dineen Vineyards Merlot 2020:
Pat & Lanie Dineen made their love of wine their career in 2001, buying an old apple orchard in the hills of the Lower Yakima Valley of ...
L'Ecole No. 41 Merlot 2019:
The Clubbs were in on the ground floor. They established their winery in an old French schoolhouse in the second AVA in Washington State, ...
Featured Merlot Articles
Without a Hallmark Varietal, How Can Washington Market Its Wine?:
If California’s icon is Napa Cabernet and Oregon’s is Pinot Noir, what is Washington’s flag on which it can hang a marketing juggernaut?
The 30 Best Red Wines for 2024:
From weeknight bottles to special-occasion splurges, here are the 30 red wines that should be in your glass this year.
15 Winemakers to Watch in 2024:
With hundreds of new and exciting wineries popping up every year, here are 15 winemakers to keep an eye on in 2024.
The 50 Best Wines of 2022:
Read VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 wines of 2022 now! These are 50 of the best wines you can buy. See them all now!
