Reviews · Napa Valley 2013 Buccella Merlot 8 notes Most recent 10 February 2018 ProducerBuccella WineAll vintages RegionCalifornia · Napa Valley GrapesMerlot Tasting history Every note on this bottle 10 February 2018 Man I give up trying to gauge these Buccellas... Some of my previous bottles were awesome. The last bottle I had in December was a wreck. This bottle… 8 December 2017 Pretty shut down overall this go-around. Some red and light black fruit flavors, but otherwise not much excitement going on here. Some vanilla and… 23 August 2017 Previous notes apply. This bottle came off a little "fruitier" than the Buccellas of the recent past. Showed less verve and a little less nuanced… 26 May 2017 Same as my notes from 2 weeks ago, and all other previous notes. Best domestic Merlot I've had. 12 May 2017 Same as my previous notes on this wine. This was served alongside a 2012 Bevan Sugarloaf and 2012 Saunter Eagle Summit. The Buccella was WOTN for 3… 2 March 2017 Same notes as last week. Never thought I'd like a Merlot so much. Disappeared fast. A real crowd pleaser. 25 February 2017 Pretty much the exact same as my notes a few months ago, except that I thought this really rose up to a level that I rarely have seen in a straight… 23 September 2016 One of the best domestic Merlots out there, especially for a full-on Merlot (as opposed to some of the high end Merlot/Cab. or local BDX blends out… Vertically Other vintages All vintages → 2012