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Merlot

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Merlot is a red wine grape that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. Merlot-based wines usually have medium body with hints of berry, plum, and currant. Its softness and fleshiness, combined with its earlier ripening, makes Merlot an ideal grape to blend with the sterner, later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon. This flexibility has helped to make it one of the most popular red wine varietals in the United States and Chile.
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Food Pairing: Pairs well with Mexican foods and Indian coconut curries, as well as duck, rabbit and seafood. Try served with a barbecue picnic of hot dogs or hamburgers. Also great with Spaghetti Bolognese.
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Barefoot Cellars
CAW Rating: 90
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Barefoot® California Merlot
California

Barefoot Merlot is a luscious wine with alluring flavors of boysenberry and chocolate. Hints of anise and subtle tannins complement the decadent, silky finish.

$5.99  
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Bargetto Winery
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2004 Santa Cruz Mountains Merlot
Santa Cruz Mountains

The grapes for this Santa Cruz Mountains Merlot came exclusively from Regan Estate Vineyards. The cool climate growing condition is responsible for producing an intense dark cherry ...more and berry aroma in this wine. There is black pepper spice with hints of tobacco and menthol. The wine has firm tannins with a full mouthfeel and will continue to develop into the bottle for the next 3-5 years.

$24.00  
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Barlow Vineyards
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2004 Merlot

The 2004 vintage was extremely warm and this led to a very ripe year and one of the earliest recorded on the Estate. The wine is powerful and dramatic with expansive aromas ranging ...more from concentrated blackberry to essences of sweet French vanila. The palate is soft and supple with fleshy, dense fruit, finishing with round luscious tannins.
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Barlow Vineyards
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2003 Merlot

Our 2003 Estate Merlot offers intense plum and black cherry aromas that are bound by hints of sweet maple syrup. The palate is highly concentrated with depth and generous flavors o ...moref ripe currants and Bing cherries. The tannins are soft and luxurious and are a great counter part to the sweet flavors of toasty oak.
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Barlow Vineyards
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2002 Merlot

Our 2002 Barlow Merlot has a deep, concentrated violet-purple color and aromas of rich raspberry, black plum and toasty French oak. A dense core of blueberry fruit complmented by e ...morexpansive layers of black cherry and dark chocolate highlight the lush palate.
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Barnett Vineyards
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2005 Merlot, Spring Mountain District
Napa Valley

The wine exhibits a full purple color exhibiting aromas of bright plum and white chocolate. This is complemented by plenty of cardamom spice and clove. The palate is medium to full ...more in body, typical to form for quality merlot, with deeper pomegranate fruit and anise. The tannins are round, full, and balanced with the natural acidity. The finish is lingering and of sweet black licorice. This wine will only continue to improve over the next 5-7 years.

$45.00  
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Beaucanon Estate
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2002 Merlot
Napa Valley

A word of warning for those who have never had our Merlot before - hang on to your palates because it will blow you away!



A solid, clear garnet color with a ...morenose that you can almost see, aromas of cherry liqueur, blackberry, licorice, black tea and brambly spice, touched with generous toasty oak burst from your glass.



The palate is no less sumptuous, echoing the bouquet and adding layers of dark berries, apple and cherry. The terroir of our Oakville Vineyard shines through with tastes of dust and dark loam. Tannins are big and velvety while the Cabernet Franc provides a bit of lively acidity that keeps the amazing fruit flavors dancing on your tongue for a long, smooth finish.



A big wine without any rough edges; it will be a revelation for all those who thought of Merlot as a lesser grape. On its own, it’s fantastic; paired with grilled sausages, pork chops with cherries and roasted vegetables, it’s beyond words!

$22.00  
Bella Vista/Cilurzo Winery
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2001 Merlot Reserve
Temecula

This Merlot is velvety smooth and complex and is loaded with intense black cherry flavor. Enjoy the long finish with all red meats and full flavored cheeses from now thru 2008.

$19.95  
Bighorn Cellars
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2004 Merlot, Broken Rock Vineyard
Napa Valley

Sourced from Bill Hill’s home ranch Broken Rock, our 2004 Merlot is a fruit forward and luscious wine with bing cherry and notes of spicy plum. It has a bright and engaging palat ...moree with a distinctly "Broken Rock" edge...



The wine was aged on 100% French oak, 50% of which was new, adding subtle layers of vanilla and spice to this well-structured wine.



An ideal pairing for a wide range of cuisine...

$36.00  
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Bink Wines
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2003 Hawks Butte Merlot
Yorkville Highlands

Deep garnet. Aromas of leather and lavender, with a dusting of spice. Easy drinking black cherry and caramel, with a hint of Bink’s favorite – catnip mint. Soft tannins linger ...morethrough the finish.

$35.00  
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Blackjack Ranch Winery
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2002 Merlot Cotes de Los Olivos

A vibrant, well structured, delicious merlot for everyday drinking. A dollop of cab franc to boost the bouquet. Deep rich saturated color. A mouthful of fruit accented by tasteful ...moreFrench oak. Black fruit. Tannic but sweet. Extraordinary value plus! This is a very muscular, concentrated wine not for wimps that is built to last many, many years.

$18.00  
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Blackjack Ranch Winery
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2003 Merlot Billy Goat Hill

A saturated purple color is followed by an extraordinary bouquet of espresso, black fruits, cocoa, dried Provencal herbs and vanilla, an explosive attack, admirable freshness, and ...moreimpressive concentration as well as thickness. Reminiscent of the 1999 which scored 93+ with Robert Parker. The "comeback" has begun. This now ranks among our three most popular tasting room offerings. Although Miles killed the market for junk merlot, this one comes from the largest hand-cultivated block of vines in Santa Barbara County (5 acres), all tilled and tended strictly by hand on a 40 degree vertical slope (one of the most stunning vineyard visuals on the Central Coast). Because of the steep slope, the soil is thin and the intensity of this wine results from the struggle these vines go through on an annual basis.

$40.00  
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Boeger Winery
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2005 Merlot
El Dorado

Appearance: Ruby red Aromas: Blackberry, pepper, black cherry, oak, vanilla Flavors: Raspberry, tart cherry, oak, vanilla Palate: Crisp fore-palate with soft middle and tapering fi ...morenish Aging Potential: Seven years

$16.00  
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Bogle Vineyards
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2006 Merlot
Clarksburg & Central Coast

Bogle’s 2006 Merlot is another great example of the soft and silky wine that this varietal can be. Concentrated aromas of earthy spice and summer cherries surround the senses, wh ...moreile the first pleasant sip is a delightful wave of fresh red fruit and soft garden herbs. Mere hints of pipe tobacco and spicy oak lend depth to the finish, reinforced by firm, assertive tannins.
Borghese Vineyard
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2005 Castello di Borghese Estate Merlot
Estate bottled at Long Island's first and finest

Aged in French oak barrels for 13 months; a well-balanced wine with showy aromas of rose petals and cinnamon. Soft fruit flavors with hints of black pepper and earth. A beautiful g ...morearnet colored wine from an exceptional harvest. Many experts feel that Merlot is the best varietal to grow in Long Island's microclimate. A GOLD MEDAL WINNER!

$19.99  
Borghese Vineyard
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2003 Castello di Borghese Reserve Merlot
Estate bottled at Long Island's first and finest

Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. This wine is complex, deep and well balanced. Inhale the aromas of cinnamon, roses and blueberries. A classic velvety Merlot flavor that i ...mores smooth and elegant. Tom Matthews (WINE SPECTATOR) describes our Merlots as "elegant and seductive." Finger Lakes International Wine Competition - A Bronze Medal was awarded.

$29.00  
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Borra Vineyards
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2004 Merlot
Gill Creek Ranch

Our medium-bodied Merlot has loads of sweet black cherry a hint of spice and toasty oak. The wine has a round and complex mouth feel with a lingering finish. This wine has been han ...mored crafted and is unfiltered and unfined. Simply decant before serving to avoid any sediment or tartrates.

$18.00  
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Brassfield Estate Winery
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2004 Brassfield Estate Merlot
High Serenity Ranch Vineyard

Our 2004 Merlot has a rich garnet hue, with aromas of black cherry, cola nut and cocoa. The rustic flavors of cinnamon spice, plum and bay laurel are enhanced with subtle nuances o ...moref vanilla, oak and soy. The complexity of flavors is further enhanced by the soft middle and silky tannins that lead to a lengthy, soft finish.

$23.99  
Bravante Vineyards
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2005 Merlot
Howell Mountain

2005 Howell Mountain Merlot is a monster! Bursting with huge mountain black fruit and silky tannins, this wine is very rare - only 200 cases made. Last year's Merlot received 93 ...more Points from Wine & Spirits Magazine straight out of the gate, so this ones sure to be a quick mover and a delight to all who take her home.



The mouthfeel shows off the luscious mountain fruit, while the silky tannins remind you of earth and chalk - typical Howell Mountain trademarks. The nose is intense, with aromas of blackberries, provencial herbs, and the usual hints of mushrooms, chalk and earth that our wines always turn up. The finish tracks the aromas and palate with the addition of just a hint of spicy oak - and cinnamon, and the wine is so firm and balanced, you only notice the oak as the gentle, "velvet glove" holding it all in place.
Bravante Vineyards
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2004 Merlot
Howell Mountain

2004 Howell Mountain Merlot is a monster! Bursting with huge mountain black fruit and silky tannins, and enjoying 93 Points from Wine & Spirits Magazine straight out of the gate, ...moreshe's sure to be a quick mover and a delight to all who take her home. The mouthfeel shows off the luscious mountain fruit, while the silky tannins remind you of earth and chalk - typical Howell Mountain trademarks. The nose is intense, with aromas of blackberries, provencial herbs, and the usual hints of mushrooms, chalk and earth that our wines always turn up. The finish tracks the aromas and palate with the addition of just a hint of spicy oak - and cinnamon, and the wine is so firm and balanced, you only notice the oak as the gentle, "velvet glove" holding it all in place.
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2003 Merlot
CAW Rating: 100
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Soft and smooth is the best way to describe this young but very delightful Merlot. The grapes came from a premium vineyard in Mendocino where the climate is perfect for producing ultra-premium Merlot.

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100.0
1 reviews		2001 Lago di Merlo Merlot
Lago Di Merlo Vineyards & Winery

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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Lago Di Merlo Vineyards & Winery