Wine Doctrine
2015

Murrieta's Well Zarzuela

Tasted 13 January 2018 San Francisco Bay · Livermore Valley

I couldn't get a good read on this wine. Black cherry and plum flavors came forward, but there were other flavors that came up on the back end that caused it to come off a little over-ripe and bitter at the same time. I…

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2015

Murrieta's Well Chardonnay Small Lot

San Francisco Bay · Livermore Valley

A nice example of the varietal, with classic yellow citrus and light lemon and pear flavors. Some vanilla on the back end. Paired well with lemon chèvre.

Reviewed 13 January 2018
2016

Murrieta's Well The Whip

San Francisco Bay · Livermore Valley

A crisp and light white with a simple delivery and light bodied mouthfeel. A nice summer type of sipper with tight acidity. The Orange Muscat component had a little bit of that, "one of these kids is…

Reviewed 13 January 2018
2015

Murrieta's Well Merlot Small Lot

San Francisco Bay · Livermore Valley

A classic example of Merlot, with plum, black cherry, and cocoa powder dominating the delivery of flavor. Straightforward, but with some nice acidity that cut through what could have been an overly…

Reviewed 13 January 2018
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