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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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Arbios Cellars
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2005 Praxis Merlot
Alexander Valley

Winner of Food & Wine Magazine's Best Merlot under $20

$16.00  
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Ravenswood Winery
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2004 Merlot
Sonoma County

Our taste in Merlot runs more toward the Old World discipline of Bordeaux than toward California goose-down comforters. The place in Sonoma to pursue that ideal is Ravenswood's own ...more Carneros region, whose bayfront breezes and chilling fog keep things firm and well-structured. Our Sonoma County Merlot has notes of leather, smoke and green olive, plus a smattering of Sonoma Valley fruit that announces its presence with ripe plums and cherries, velvety texture and hint of brown sugar. Finally, a couple of Cabernets (Franc and Sauvignon) add backbone. In sum: a classic California version of a classic Pomerol.

$18.50  
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Ravenswood Winery
CAW Rating: 98
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2003 Merlot
Sonoma County

Deep ruby in color. Complex scents of ripe loganberry, cherries, smoke, anise, cocoa, vanilla and licorice prove to be an intriguing foresight to the ripe, full flavored, soft, plu ...moresh character that should charm the taster of this graceful merlot. The 2003 is rich and ripe, but has just the right amount of acid and tannin to keep it from being cloying or too heavy with a meal.

$14.00  
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Ravenswood Winery
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2001 Merlot Sangiacomo
Carneros

A dark, ruby color heralds scents of black cherries, plums, vanilla, cedar and brown sugar with spicy hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It resounds with full, ripe, round and supple bl ...moreackberry and vanilla flavors supported by the bright, flashy qualities that make Merlot from the Carneros region unique. While the wine is enjoyable now, it will continue to develop favorably for another decade.

$13.75  
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Ravenswood Winery
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2004 Merlot Sangiacomo



$27.50  
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Ravenswood Winery
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2002 Merlot Sangiacomo
Carneros

Aromas and flavors of wood smoke, dark chocolate, black cherries, tar, black peppercorn and black olive enfolded in a thick, round black olive typically tannic finish that gives an ...more earthy pleasure that lingers long in the memory of those who live life well. This wine is particularly dark and brooding and will continue to unfold and give pleasure for many years.

$13.75  
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Ravenswood Winery
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2005 Merlot Sangiacomo



$27.50  
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De Loach Vineyards
CAW Rating: 85
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2004 Russian River Valley Merlot
Russian River Valley

Harvested by hand, these grapes were estate-grown at our Los Amigos Ranch, located 11 miles northeast of the winery. After fermentation, the wine was aged 14 months in French, Amer ...moreican and Hungarian oak barrels.



DeLoach Vineyards’ 2004 Estate Bottled Merlot has a true varietal voice with aromas of dusky black cherry and cedar box. Immediate flavors of sarsaparilla and cassis are framed by a kiss of oak; developing into sophisticated layers of bakers


$18.00  
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Pacific Star Winery
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2004 Merlot
Pamela's Vineyard, Mendocino County

Pamela's Vineyard thrives right in the heart of the Ukiah Valley as part of the historic Yokayo Ranch. Private roads lead to this peaceful and spiritual places where Pomo tribes he ...moreld their ceremonies and the charcoal of their fire pits is still visible among the vine rows. We call Pamela the Wine Diva - she studied opera for many years and sings to her vines as she lovingly prunes them, drives the tractor, and picks the grapes at harvest.

$24.00  
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Frick Winery
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2004 Merlot
Conley Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley

Earthy and spicy with a hint of mint. Full bodied and delicious merlot. Grows on the dry hillside right here.

$21.00  
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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
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2005 Merlot
Napa Valley

Vibrant red fruit aromas of cranberry, raspberry, and strawberry rise from the glass and mingle with spicy notes of cardamom, anise, and vanilla. Similar flavors weave across the p ...morealate along with bright red plum and nutmeg. Soft, subtle tannins create a silky entry and medium weight to this well balanced wine. Enjoy the 2005 Merlot with a pork tenderloin in pomegranate sauce or, for more casual fare, try it with a prosciutto and brie panini.

$42.00  
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Stags’ Leap Winery
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2004 Merlot
Napa Valley

Aromatics of ripe red cherry and sweet strawberry jam lead to flavors of rich red fruit, toasted almonds, dried thyme, and rosemary with a hint of black truffles. The firm tannic s ...moretructure holds the melody of flavors together as a full-bodied mid palate carries through to a long finish complete with hints of licorice, black chocolate and orange peel.

$31.00  
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Adastra Wines
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2004 Merlot

For the first time, the estate-grown Adastra Merlot is blended with seven percent estate-grown Syrah, creating a fascinating and substantial wine. Cherry-violet in color with a nos ...moree of raspberries, cherries and Bourneville chocolate. On the palate raspberries, cherries, vanilla, black licorice, clove stick, with a slightly meaty finish.

$40.00  
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Titus Vineyards
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2005 Titus Napa Valley Merlot

This elegant Merlot, often an overlooked gem, is an excellent example of what this grape can do. The addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec enriches the wine's structure, result ...moreing in a bold wine that promises to satisfy even the most serious Cab drinker.

$32.00  
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Saddleback Cellars
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2002 Merlot
Rutherford and Oakville

Crafted from grapes grown in selected vineyards in Rutherford and our own in Oakville, this blend exhibits the essential characteristics of this 100% Bordeaux varietal.
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  
Pedroncelli Winery
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2005 Bench Vineyards Merlot
Dry Creek Valley

A Cabernet lover's Merlot, rich and full bodied with firm tannin structure. Match alongside grilled or roasted meats, rich pastas.

$14.00  
Callaway Winery
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2004 Special Selection Merlot
Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Deep garnet in color, this wine is loaded with ripe flavors of plum, berry and cherry, which harmonize with soft aromas of green olive and spice. Barrel aging for fifteen months a ...moredds just the right touch of sweet oak.
J Doran Vineyards
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2006 J Doran Vineyards "Bellazza Scura" Merlot
Livermore Valley

The 2006 J Doran Vineyards "Bellazza Scura" ("dark beauty") Merlot is a rich fruit foward wine with hints of currant, chocolate and jam. Rich and velvety, this Merlot is smooth eno ...moreugh to not overpower an meal yet strong enough to stand even to bold flavors.

$19.00  
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O'Brien Estate
CAW Rating: 95
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2005 Merlot
Napa Valley

Our Merlot is handcrafted from grapes grown in our vineyard in the Oak Knoll district of Napa Valley. Deep and dark ruby/plum in color, the 2005 Merlot is big, dark and intense wit ...moreh mouth filling fruit of blackberry, black cherry and cassis. Aromatics of sweet cherry liqueur, caramel, toffee, coffee, and forest floor that lead to a profile of cedar, earth, black cherry and crème de cassis that is both exotic and elegant. The abundant fine grained tannins and youthful acids provide ample structure to this wine.



This vintage of our estate Merlot can be enjoyed immediately but we recommend it be bottle aged for at least 2 years and up to 10 for maximum enjoyment.


$35.00  
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CAW Rating: 100
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The 2005 J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot has a dark red color with purple hues and good density. The aroma is dominated by fresh blueberry and boysenberry fruit and layered with lifted spicy oak. The palate is greeted by an array of red fruits similar to those on the nose, with some cherry fruit thr ...

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