Delectus Merlot 2008

So one thing this picture can't show you is that this is a Mmmmmmmagnum!!! Have you had one? Have you ever opened one? and poured from it? This is one of the most exciting things ever. Pouring wine from a magnum? Move over hamburger helper. This shit makes an average night exciting!

This was a special occasion wine. I believe you humans call it, "Tuesday."

We stumbled into Delectus' tasting room to pick up a wine order which belonged to our friend Busy Beth. We were in the neighborhood, so we figured, what the heck; we're here; let's do a tasting. We figured if she liked it well enough to join the club, it has to be good enough to taste.

The location of their tasting room is in an industrial part of Napa, but walk through the doors and you are confronted with simple sophistication and a professional office atmosphere that balances elegance and sophistication. Their wines were a cannonball to the face. This day they only had reds they were tasting and they were HUGE! Like Godzilla tiptoeing on your balls. Just gigantic flavors, layers of complexity, and enjoyable!

These wines are big and tasty, but they aren't complex in an aloof and tortured way. They are the funnest guy at the party who surprisingly volunteers for a charity, has a great job, and a responsible moral fibre. Approachable, affable, delicious, and balanced with beauty, charm, and absolute delight!

We tried Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, and a Cabernet Sauvignon. They were all amazing.

Bottom line: There is a reason they call it Delectus.

P.S. We joined the club right after the tasting.