![]() Just an afterthought…We reviewed the William Hill Estates 2012 Merlot in February 2016 and although the wine was similar we both thought the 2017 was more dominated by sweetness, darker in color and possibly more like a generic red California wine than a Merlot. This was a wine we wouldn’t rush out to buy another bottle and called it a $10 juicy California Merlot. Not a Merlot to write home about, but good for what it was and for $10.99 it was an OK value. The abundance of sweet juicy fruit tastes really describe this wines character. Lots of plum, raspberry and blackberry juicy fruit flavors, edgy acidity, small hints of tannins and a quite powerful fruit finish that ends with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Slightly rough, off-dry mouthfeel with a little back-of-the-throat raspy alcohol, solid medium body and a 80-grit texture. ![]() Thin dusty old wood and sweet spice aromas. Opaque, inky dark garnet color with a light purple rim. To see all of the grocery store wine reviews look under the keyword “Grocery Store Wines”. Note: This year while in California we are reviewing a substantial number of wines sold in grocery stores. Purchased From: Ralph’s Grocery Store Agoura Hills, California. William Hill Central Coast 2019 Merlot Wine. Critic tasting note: (2017 vintage) 'Fat. Price: $10.99 (with a 30% mixed 6-pack discount) 87 / 100 from 12 Critic Reviews This Central Coast wine has received good scores from various critics. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Central Coast, California. ![]() Producer/Winery: William Hill Estate Healdsburg and San Miguel, California. Synopsis, Our Opinion: A $10 juicy California Merlot. ![]()
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