Merlot at Crazy About Wine

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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

Ravenswood Winery

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2005 Merlot Sangiacomo

^$27.50

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

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2003 Reserve Merlot
Napa Valley

93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of black cherry, cassis, dried raspberries, vanilla and black pepper are followed by flavors of red cherry, raspberry, cassis and d ...moreark chocolate. A well balanced wine with good structure, full round flavors and a long finish.

^$24.00

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

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2004 R Collection Merlot
California

84% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc, this is a big fruit-forward, well-structured Merlot that opens with aromas of black cherry, raspberry, plum, chocolate, bl ...moreack pepper, spice, cedar and vanilla bean. It fills the mouth with black cherry, blackberry, black licorice, plum, hints of nutmeg and spicy oak followed by toasty vanilla in the smooth finish. This medium-bodied wine is well balanced and approachable with a good combination of acid and tannins.

^$14.00

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

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2002 Reserve Rutherford Merlot
Rutherford

96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, this rich medium-full bodied wine opens with dried cherry, blackberry, earth, spice, anise and chocolate. Inviting, fruit forward flavors of r ...moreed cherry, spicy earth, vanilla and a hint of chocolate on the long, smooth finish. Well balanced with good structure and firm tannins.

^$32.00

Regusci Winery

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2005 Merlot
Stags Leap District

Rich, concentrated aromas of deep black plum and gingerbread, with a hint of black licorice and cinnamon. Vibrant cherry flavors on a full tilt youthful tannic structureâ€¦This mer ...morelot is packed with flavor and texture that has the durability of long term ageing.
~Winemaker, Charles Hendricks

^$40.00

Renaissance Winery

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2000 Merlot

This is not your typical middle of the road California Merlot. What awaits you in the bottle is a full throttle, intense, rustic rendition of this gentle-hearted, easy-going variet ...moreal. Dark color; intense nose of ripe black fruits (plum/cherry), grilled meat, oriental spices and herbs. Medium full-bodied, with open knit, juicy, vibrant character. Rich fruit and powerful flavors are matched by a muscular structure and a long crisp finish. Have it with a rack of lamb or a roasted venison. Will improve for a decade or two in the bottle.
79% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc. Yield: 1.8 tons per acre

^$30.00

Reynolds Family Winery

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2005 Stags Leap District Merlot
Stags Leap District

From the famous Stags Leap District, this elegant Merlot has a nose of bright blueberries and vanilla with a touch of dark cherries and subtle smoky characteristics. Although spicy ...more in the front of the pallet it has a soft and silky finish. A great wine to pop a cork with friends and family.

^$40.00

Reynolds Family Winery

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2004 Stags Leap District Merlot
Stags Leap District

From the celebrated Stags Leap District, this elegant Merlot has a nose of plump blueberries, dark cherries and big juicy blackberries surrounded by crushed violets, plums, and a h ...moreint of rosemary. Pop a cork with friends and family.

^$40.00

Rosenthal-The Malibu Estate Wines

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2004 Merlot
Malibu-Newton Canyon

Low-yield hillside fruit contributes to a richness and complexity not seen in â€œstandardâ€ Merlots. A full yet supple wine, with hints of black cherry, plum, mocha, exotic spices ...more, and a kiss of oak. Bright berry fruit, elegant mid-palate, and a lingering finish, with refined, well-integrated tannins.

GOLD MEDAL, BEST OF REGION & BEST OF CLASS â€” CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR WINE COMPETITION

DOUBLE-GOLD â€” EASTERN INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION, NEW YORK

GOLD, BEST OF CLASS â€” PACIFIC RIM INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

DOUBLE-GOLD â€” TASTERS GUILD WINE COMPETITION, MICHIGAN

GOLD â€” FLORIDA ST. FAIR INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

SEVEN SILVER MEDALS IN MAJOR COMPETITIONS

â€œHIGHLY RECOMMENDEDâ€ â€” BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE, CHICAGO

^$26.00

Rutherford Hill Winery

CAW Rating: 94

100

2 reviews

2003 Merlot

Dark cherries, rich chocolate and a hint of oaky sweetness abound in this merlot. For anyone who doesnâ€™t know this grape, a glass could be a mind-altering event. A stellar exampl ...moree of why Rutherford Hill is King of the Merlot world. Sufficient easy charms to work on its own as an aperitif; enough going on to complement a long list of edibles. More uses than a Swiss Army knife and much easier to operate. Enjoy!

^$22.99

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.

San Antonio Winery

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2003 San Simeon Merlot
Paso Robles

This wine is crafted in a flavorful style with ripe fruit and soft tannins. San Simeon Merlot shows ripe fruit flavors, including black cherry, blackberry, and cassis. The full mou ...moreth reveals soft tannins with nuances of dark chocolate. The nose offers aromas of black fruit, mint, and oak spice from barrel aging.After fermentation, wines are aged in new and used oak barrels from numerous French and American coopers.

^$19.95

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

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2004 Merlot
Santa Cruz Mountains

This wine is 100% Merlot from two different vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Zayante Vineyard above Felton and Regan Vineyard in Corralitos. These two different micro-climate ...mores made wines with distinctly different characteristics that when blended together made for a product that is more complex than the sum of its parts. This is a Cabernet loverâ€™s Merlot full of rich berry fruit and smoky, spicy complexities.

^$15.00

Sawyers Cellars

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2003 Merlot
Rutherford

Our 2003 estate Merlot shows great color and concentration. Benefiting from the lower yields of the 2003 vintage, this 100% varietal, estate Merlot displays black cherry, blackberr ...morey and hints of herb on the nose. Dense and structured, rich flavors of mocha, cedar and just a hint of oak and spice on the palate lead to an elegant finish. Twenty-one months of barrel aging in the finest French oak barrels complements the wealth of intricacies found in this thick and structured Merlot.

Schwaesdall Winery

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2004 Merlot Private Reserve

Black cherry on the nose, boysenberry and black cherry and a hint of smoke on the finish Aged in Hungarian oak

^$25.00

Schweiger Vineyards

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2004 Merlot
Spring Mountain District

The 2004 came on fast and hot but at an even enough pace that we were able to bring in the fruit at just the right moment, resulting in a full complex Merlot. With the 2004 vintage ...more, we continue our unique tradition of crafting 100% Merlot. The aroma is full of mixed berries and black cherry, with hints of cocoa, cedar, and hazelnut. On the mouth, vibrant fruit shows off a richly layered mid-palate and lingering black fruit finish.

^$38.00

Selby Winery

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2005 Selby Merlot
Sonoma County

Selby Merlot is a delicious blend of dark cherry flavors, with intense nutmeg and clove aromatics. The classic Selby style is an opulent, yet elegant, Merlot with concentrated frui ...moret on the front palate, a rich, velvety mouthfeel and a lingering chocolate finish.

^$24.00

Silver Fox Vineyards

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2002 Merlot
Sierra Foothills

Full-bodied with flavors of berries, spices, and hints of toasty oak. Very smooth from 16 months of aging in new (40%) and seasoned oak barrels.
360 cases produced.

Silver Horse Winery

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2005 Merlot
Paso Robles

100% Merlot Despite what the producers of â€œSIDEWAYSâ€ think, a good Merlot produces one heck of a good wine. This Bordeaux grape varietal represents our bid to set the record s ...moretraight!

^$38.00

2003 Hawley Merlot
Dry Creek Valley

CAW Rating: 100

100

1 reviews

This mountain grown Merlot is deep in color with intense fruit flavors reminiscent of black cherries, currants, and black berries. On the palate it is rich and opulent, bursting with fruit, backed by chocolate and vanilla oak notes and round, chewy tannins. Though enjoyable now, this wine has the st ...

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