The 2021 Merlot Reserve Mailbox Vineyard will delight readers who enjoy old-school Napa Valley classicism. There is nothing flashy or fancy here, just a savory, structured mountain Merlot with a ton of character. Dark fruit, herbs, pine, underbrush and graphite are some of the many nuances that open with a bit of coaxing. I would be hard pressed to call this Merlot in a blind tasting. It's more a wine of place than anything else.
93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Dec 2024)
A well-concentrated, deep but relaxed wine that's full-bodied and drinks easily. With each sip, more raspberries, cherries, blackcurrants and dark chocolate come out, braced by firm but polished tannins. Drink now or hold.
92 points, Jim Gordon, James Suckling (Sep 2024)
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