Bin 405 Proprietor's Reserve Merlot
Varaison Vineyards · Grand Valley, United States
Bin 405 Proprietor's Reserve Merlot by Varaison Vineyards is a good red from Grand Valley, United States, made from Merlot, rated 3.75/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 65.5/100, it represents Grand Valley's red winemaking tradition.
Aggregate Score
Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.
How This Wine Compares
Critic Scores
Vintages & Ratings
| Year | # Ratings | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 3.75/5 |
| 2015 | 8 | 3.75/5 |
| 2014 | 8 | 3.75/5 |
| 2013 | 8 | 3.75/5 |
| 2011 | 8 | 3.75/5 |
Tasting Notes
Medium-bodied. Dark fruit, spice, structured tannins.
Our Review
Bin 405 Proprietor's Reserve Merlot by Varaison Vineyards is a good red from Grand Valley, United States, made from Merlot, rated 3.75/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 65.5/100, it represents Grand Valley's red winemaking tradition.
Food Pairings
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
Aging Potential
2-5 years
Pros
- +Interesting find
Why This Score?
This wine's score of 65.5 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Varaison Vineyards
- Region
- Grand Valley
- Country
- United States
- Grape
- Merlot
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.0%