JS James Suckling: 91 Points
A good, solid-quality, firm-textured wine that offers sturdy tannins and ripe, handsome red and black fruit flavors. Full-bodied, balanced, spicy and mouth-filling. Made from mostly Carneros merlot grapes, with the addition of 12% petit verdot and 7% cabernet sauvignon.
WA The Wine Advocate: 91 Points
Rombauer's 2022 Merlot Napa Valley is largely sourced from Carneros; a portion of the wine is barrel-fermented, and the Merlot is augmented by small portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The nose is marked by scents of pencil shavings and black cherries—it's lacking herbal notes but does include hints of coffee and dark chocolate. In the mouth, this medium- to full-bodied wine is silky and plush, with a mouthwatering finish.