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The La Rochelle Winery

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2003 Merlot
Monterey County

360 cases produced in this vintage.

^$20.00

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.

Pietra Santa Winery

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2003 Merlot
Cienega Valley

Our estate grown Merlot features bright flavors of black cherry and plum with undertones of clove, pepper, and chocolate. This wine is intensely fruity yet beautifully balanced. It ...more can be enjoyed now but also has the structure and acidity to age well. A perfect match for roasted meat or game.

^$15.00

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

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2002 Alexander Valley Merlot Reserve
Alexander Valley

Aromas of bing cherries, followed by a soft, juicy entry filled with subtle tannins and layered with flavors of black cherry, sweet black plums and licorice.

^$65.00

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

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2003 Alexander Valley Merlot Reserve
Alexander Valley

This Reserve Merlot is a perfect reflection of the personality of the Alexander Valley. The nose releases aromas of bing cherries, followed by a soft, juicy entry on the pa ...morelate. Flavors of black cherry, sweet black plums and chocolate fade into subtle tannins. This wine makes a strong impression in the mouth with a very persistent finish. Try this robust wine with bacon wrapped venison for a wonderfully hearty meal.

^$65.00

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

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2003 Knights Valley Merlot Reserve
Knights Valley

Our Knights Valley Merlot Reserve was hand picked, hand sorted, gently de-stemmed, and fermented with controlled temperatures in a small stainless steel tank to extract full color ...moreand flavor along with rich and subtle tannins. Aromas of ripe cherry with hints of toasty vanilla linger under your nose while flavors of rich, vivacious berry and powerful plum coat your palate. Coupled with round, soft tannins, this wine screams drink me! I enjoy this wine with spicy pork tenderloin or warm, hearty lasagna.

^$70.00

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

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2004 Estate Merlot Reserve
Sonoma Valley Estate

The grapes for this signature wine come directly from the vineyard on the east side of the Ledson Castle. We let this wine age in the barrel for 30 months, in order to create more ...morelayers of oak structure. This firm structure gives the wine a longer aging potential than our non-reserve wines. Aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate & herbal tea lead you to smooth textures intertwined with flavors of blueberry, cherry liquor & coffee. Enrich your cellar with our crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me for the special occasions that you look forward to year in and year out.

^$75.00

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

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1996 Estate Merlot Reserve
Sonoma Valley Estate

Plum, currant and cherry flavors on a firm frame.

^$300.00

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

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1997 Estate Merlot Reserve
Sonoma Valley Estate

Accolade(s):
92 points - Wine & Spirits Magazine
90 points - Connoisseurs' Guide
88 points - Wine Spectator
...more 88 points - The Wine News
Blueberry, mint and dark chocolate with a silky finish.

^$425.00

Tolosa Winery

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2004 Tolosa Merlot
Edna Valley

Bay leaf, cocoa, and plum reveal themselves first, followed by cassis, tobacco, and mint. On the palate, this is a big, generous wine. The tannins are youthful, and will handle gri ...morelled steak, game, and pungent cheeses with aplomb. This is a Merlot that will gracefully endure several yearsâ€™ cellaring, becoming more vinous and nuanced with age.

^$20.00

Falkner Winery

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2002 Merlot

Enjoy the lovely black cherry and vanilla aroma, the delicious black cherry flavor, and the mouth-watering blackberry flavors on the finish. This wine pairs well with veal, pork, l ...moreamb, and beef dishes.

^$19.95

Mountain View Vintners

CAW Rating: 98

100

2 reviews

2006 Merlot
Lake County

Initial impressions of ripe berry fruit aromas carry through with wonderful balance, deep spicy flavors and a pleasing finish, epitomizing Merlot's popularity with both novice drin ...morekers and connoisseurs. The soft underpinnings from 30 year old Lake County merlot vines provide structure along with Central Coast Cabernet which is incorporated as a small portion of the blend.

^$8.99

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.

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.

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.

Oak Mountain Winery

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2002 Merlot â€œSelect Barrelsâ€
Temecula

This Merlot was carefully selected as â€œthe cream of the cropâ€. These barrels were chosen as the best of our 2002 Merlot. The Temecula Valley grapes impart characters of plum, s ...morepice and red cherry. The nose is that of typical merlot fruitiness with a soft scent of vanilla adding a further dimension. The palate is soft and round with fine-grained tannins adding structure. Enjoyable now and over the next two to four years.

^$26.00

Oak Mountain Winery

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2003 Merlot â€œSelect Barrelsâ€
Temecula

Velvety and lush in the mouth, it exhibits aromas of leathery plums and cinnamon-spiced oak. The smooth, aged textured palate is complemented by the sweet red currant flavors. The ...morefinish is long and warm with resolved tannins. Merlot pairs well with many foods, including red meat, pork, poultry and pasta.

^$24.00

Oak Mountain Winery

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2003 Merlot
Temecula

Soft nose with nice berry, raspberry, blackberry, plum and some smoky oak . The finish is long complete with ripe, velvety tannins, coated with ripe skin character.Enjoyable now an ...mored over the next two to six years.
Silver Medal - Riverside International Wine Competition
Silver Medal - Temecula Wine Comp.

^$18.00

Switchback Ridge

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2002 Napa Valley Merlot
Peterson Family Vineyard

Varietal Composition: 100% Merlot
Alcohol: 14.5%
Length & Type of Aging: 18 months; 100% French Oak
Bottling Date: June 24, 2004
Number of Cases Produced: 355

^$49.50

Cakebread Cellars

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2006 Merlot
Napa Valley

After the grapes arrive at the winery, we de-stem and crush them, then cold-soak the must (unfermented juice and skins) for 24-36 hours to extract color and flavor prior to ferment ...moreation. Once fermentation commences, we used a Bordeaux technique called rack-and-return, in which fermenting juice is drained from one tank and transferred to another, leaving the â€˜capâ€™ of grape skins in the first tank to fall to the bottom. We then return the fermenting wine to the original tank, re-macerating the skins and maximizing color and flavor extraction while softening tannins through controlled aeration. Once fermentation completes, we age the wine in French oak barrels â€“ a total of 18 months in 2006 â€“ which further softens this delicious, fruit-driven wine

^$56.00

2005 Los Osos Merlot
J. Lohr Estates

CAW Rating: 100

100

1 reviews

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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