Merlot at Crazy About Wine

CAW Rating: 86

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2003 Merlot
California

Our 2003 Merlot offers ripe black cherry and plum aromas enhanced by hints of brambly spice and cocoa. On the palate, the wine reveals a core of concentrated black cherry and berry ...more fruit flavors that pick up a rich note of milk chocolate in the long, elegant finish. This sumptuous red pairs beautifully with steak, roast beef, berry-glazed pork chops, red-sauced pasta dishes and flavorful hard cheeses.

Camelot Vineyards

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1999 Merlot
Napa Valley

Made exclusively from grapes grown at the foot of Spring Mountain in St. Helena, this wine is aged twenty-two months in French oak to help create the creamy texture and velevty smo ...moreoth finish that will invite you back for continued pleasure and enjoyment.
Pair this wine with lamb, duck, or hearty pasta dishes.

^$20.00

Emmolo Winery

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2005 Merlot
Napa Valley

Our 2005 Merlot shows off an impressive deep purple hue. Ripe, lush fruit aromas lead to subtle spicy notes. Mouth-watering layers of blackberry, plum and wild cherry coat the pa ...morelate. This vintage is balanced with desirable tannins on the finish.

Chatom Vineyards

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2003 Merlot
Calaveras County

This wine begins with aromas of dark cherry followed by a bouquet of vanilla and undertones of black pepper. It then introduces you to a delicate spice of marigold with rich boysen ...moreberry and black cherry. The finale is well-balanced with gentle fruit and subtle hints of spice and licorice.
Great aging potential!

Barrel Aged - 17 months

100% Estate Fruit

^$26.00

3 Blind Moose Cellars

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2004 Merlot
California

Deep, vibrant red color with hints of purple (but no haze); lifted ripe cherry, mocha, chocolate, and spice aromas (Ben and Jerry, eat your hearts out); medium-bodied, soft palate ...morewith round, generous, easy-drinking flavors. (Youâ€™re gonna like it!)

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

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

Flora Springs Wine Co

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2004 Napa Valley Merlot
Napa Valley

Our Napa Valley Merlot remains consistent over the years and this vintage is no exception. It boasts full fruit characteristics of strawberry and cherry with a hint of raspberry an ...mored spiciness. A small amount of new oak barrels were used in the aging process, and we used a combination of French, American and Eastern European barrels to create a pronounced oak characteristic in the wine. The tannins are green tea-like and smooth, making this wine one of our favorites for any occasion.

^$24.99

Garre Vineyards & Winery

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2004 Gina Marieâ€™s Private Reserve Merlot
Livermore Valley

This wine is garnet in color. It has aromas of ripe plums, boysenberry, currants and cherries with spice aromas of clove, nutmeg and anise. It also exhibits hints of violets from ...more the Cabernet Franc. On the palette, look for intense, vibrant flavors of cherries and a coffee & toast finish. This wine was aged 24 months in American Oak. This well structured wine is capable of aging for 5 years. It is primarily Merlot blended with a small percentage of Cabernet Franc.

^$24.00

Chateau Christina

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2002 Merlot
Carmel Valley

Bursting with an intensity, depth and elegance very seldom seen in a pure merlot. Produced from a clone brought from Pomerol in the early 1990's, it will exceed your greatest expec ...moretations. Two and a half years in the finest tight grained French oak provides just the right amount of barrell tannins.

^$50.00

Chateau Christina

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2003 Merlot
Monterey County

A single vineyard merlot it provides a repeat harmony year after year. A lush nectar, can centrated with herb, chocolate and black berry flavos that are concentrated and focused.

^$24.95

Barefoot Cellars

CAW Rating: 90

100

2 reviews

BarefootÂ® 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

Grgich Hills Cellar

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2003 Merlot
Napa Valley Estate Grown

The wine's perfect marriage of ripe fruit and French oak barrels creates a bouquet of cherry and black berries with hints of cedar and spice. In the mouth this Merlot has a generou ...mores, soft, smooth texture that hugs your tongue and the flavors linger in your mouth for a long, long time. This is a Merlot that will gain in complexity and silkiness with age.

^$38.00

Chateau Julien Wine Estate

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2003 Private Reserve Merlot
Monterey County

A subtle oak edge and hints of vanilla accented by aromas of robust black cherry and cedar. This wine is full-bodied with moderate tannins and ripe, intense fruit. A nice complexit ...morey and texture through a smooth, lingering finish.

^$36.00

Leal Vineyards

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2005 Estate Merlot

Not a wimpy Merlot - big fruit, rich mouthfeel, young tannins. Will improve in the glass with every sip. Perfect with beef, lamb, and brown and Au jus-sauced preparations. Also gre ...moreat with the cheese course.

^$28.00

Gerber Vineyards

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2002 Laraine Merlot

After the internationally successful 2001 vintage in California, it took a lot of imagination on Mother Nature's part to come up with a season that could be better. But that is exa ...morectly what she did, if you listen to the critics at publications such as 'The Wine Spectator' and 'The Wine Enthusiast'. Although dramatically different in budbreak, flowering, verasion dates and picking times, 2002 may have produced superior vines in the long run. At Gerber Vineyards, it was special in other ways as well. It gave us a chance to start working with varietals such as Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, which were planted in 1999 and 2000, respectively. You may be asking, "What do Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon have to do with making Merlot?" In this particular case, a lot.

For centuries, Merlot grown in Bordeaux has been blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, and at times with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot as well. Cabernet Sauvignon is used to add structure to the wine, while Cabernet Franc is used to enhance aromas. Petit Verdot added in very small percentages is used to enhance color. With the 2002 Laraine Merlot, we blended 17% Cabernet Sauvignon for strength and 1% Syrah for color

Domenico Wines

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2004 Merlot
Napa Valley

Full-bodied finishing with merlot fruit and strawberries. Aromas of cherry, tobacco, plum, leather, bell pepper and black pepper. Moderate tannins, black cherry fruit and plum jam ...moreplease the palate. Pair with leg of lamb, robust meats, game birds, pasta Bolognese of strong cheeses.

^$28.00

Adler Fels

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2004 Leaping Lizard Merlot
Napa Valley

Our Merlot exhibits plum and cassis aromas that are layered with notes of dried sage and rosemary. There is spiciness on the nose that extends through the palate. Flavors of plum, ...morered cherry and red berry fruit lead to a finish of fine grain tannins and slight toastiness.

^$11.99

Adler Fels

CAW Rating: 74

100

1 reviews

2004 Coyote Creek Merlot
Coyote Creek California

Our Merlot is a fruit-forward wine with aromas and flavors of ripe red berry and plum. This bright fruit character is layered with notes of light toast and cinnamon. Aging the wine ...more in a combination of French and American oak barrels gives the wines added complexity. Lingering fruit flavors are complemented by soft tannins and a hint of vanilla on the finish.

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

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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