What score does Merlot receive?

Merlot by Paradigm receives an aggregate community score of 79.5/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

How much does Merlot cost?

Pricing for Merlot varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Merlot?

Merlot pairs well with Beef, Lamb, Veal.

Key Facts

Producer: Paradigm
Region: Oakville
Country: United States
Grape: Merlot
Type: Red
Alcohol: 13.0%

Red

Merlot

Item: Merlot
Rating: 79.5
Author: 50 Best Wines

Paradigm · Oakville, United States

Merlot by Paradigm is a good red from Oakville, United States, made from Merlot, rated 4.33/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 79.5/100, it represents Oakville's red winemaking tradition.

79.5

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2020)4.33/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 79.5/100 based on 196 ratings across all vintages.

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Tasting Notes

Full-bodied. Dark fruit, spice, structured tannins.

Our Review

Food Pairings

BeefLambVeal

Serving Temperature

16-18°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 79.5 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.