Merlot at Crazy About Wine

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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

Aetna Springs Cellars

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2000 Merlot

A textbook Merlot....deep ruby-colored wine with a spicy nose....scents cherries, boysenberries, currant and plum....medium body, excellent richness, fine purity and enough acidity ...more to provide definition....a stylish, flavorful Merlot that can be drunk over the next 5-6 years.

This Merlot joins the line of our award winning Merlots: Our 1998 Merlot won a gold medal at the New World International Wine Competition, Feb.2000; silver medal at the Calif. State Fair, June 2000; and most recently, Best of Class [i.e. best of all gold medal Merlot winners in the small wineries competition] at the 2000 Los Angeles County Fair.

^$20.00

Cinnabar Winery

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2005 Merlot
Paso Robles

Aromas of dark fruit, toasted oak,
crÃ¨me de cassis; flavors of cherry,
blackberry, cocoa and vanilla. Soft
texture, fine tannins and a long fruity
fini ...moresh. Serve with wild mushroom
crepes or herb-crusted, pan-seared
swordfish.

â€” Winemaker George Troquato

^$20.00

Eagle & Rose Estate

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2002 Merlot
Pope Valley

At the Eagle and Rose Estate, there are three vineyard blocks of Merlot. The fruit for this wine was chosen from the one particular block that produces grapes bursting with the sce ...morent of violets and rose petals. The fruit fermented for thirteen days on the skins, followed by a light press to retain the clarity and elegance of the wine. The wine was aged in one-year-old French barrels for 22 months.

This wine is soft, round and mouth filling. There are distinct aromas and flavors of strawberries and raspberries with a beautiful balance. The lingering, elegant finish leaves your mouth full of the rich plums, tobacco, chocolate, and roses. As the wine remains open, the layers continue to open up, giving each taste another nuance.
Enjoy this with grilled and braised dishes, pork, or pasta.

^$20.00

Brutocao Cellars

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2005 Merlot, Bliss Vineyards
Mendocino

Bliss Ranch Merlot blocks generate well ripened black cherry fruit flavors that share the palate pleasing podium with rich loamy earth, creamy oak and spice. A balance of classic f ...moreorward cherry and currant fruit with textured tannin makes for a captivating oration of terroir, spoken by the Merlot vineyards of Brutocao to you.
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Silver Medal -
Dallas Morning News Wine Competition

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Cinnabar Winery

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2006 Merlot
Paso Robles

Aromas of dark fruit, toasted oak, crÃ¨me de cassis; flavors of cherry, blackberry, cocoa and vanilla. Soft texture, fine tannins and a long fruity finish. Serve with wild mushroom ...more crepes or herb-crusted, pan-seared swordfish. â€” Winemaker George Troquato

^$20.00

Mutt Lynch Winery

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2005 Merlot Over and Play Dead
Sonoma County

A GOLD MEDAL winner at both the Los Angeles and San Francisco Internationl Wine Competitions. Better yet... a Merlot Brenda likes to drink. In other words, this is not a wimpy Merl ...moreot. Full, rich, ripe fruit with a hint of chocolate â€“ Brenda always opens a bottle when barbequing her butter flied leg of lamb.

^$20.00

Witch Creek Winery

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2004 Reserve El Dorado Merlot

Dark, Rich, complex and very full bodied. Try pairing it with spicy ethnic dishes, BBQ, Pasta & Pork

^$21.00

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

Milat Vineyards

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2006 Merlot
St. Helena

Deep aromas of herbal mint and sage along with ripe fruit flavors of cherry and plum make this an incredible wine. The smooth finish is round and soft on the palate. Mellow with lo ...morew tannins. Pairs well with lamb or grilled vegetables.

^$21.00

Zucca Mountain Vineyards

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2003 Merlot

The ZMV Merlot is dry and fruity. It contains hints of berry, cherry, spice and earth. We have blended 4 additional varietals into this wine to give it a very special taste. This i ...mores a big wine with old world flavors and a good balance of body and tannins that goes well with steak and your heavier meals. Although we enjoy this wine now, you may lay it down for many years and it will continue to improve.

^$22.00

Franciscan Oakville Estates

CAW Rating: 91

100

1 reviews

2002 Merlot
Napa Valley

We harvest Merlot from a variety of Napa Valley vineyards, including our own in the heart of the Oakville District. When tannin maturity and flavor development have reached their o ...moreptimum stage the grapes are harvested, and not a moment before. This fanaticism for ripeness is evident in our Merlot, a wine that is plush, elegant and expresses remarkable concentrated fruit flavors with our hallmark supple tannins.

The 2002 vintage was noted for the ideal combination of warm weather and long hang time, which provided perfect conditions for fully ripened fruit. Additionally, slightly lower yields and small berries further enhanced the concentrated flavors in the fruit and ultimately the wine. This is our richest vintage to date.

^$22.00

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, itâ€™s fantastic; paired with grilled sausages, pork chops with cherries and roasted vegetables, itâ€™s beyond words!

^$22.00

Milano Family Winery

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2003 Merlot

A big, deep, rich wine bursting with cherry, a hint of oak and sweet vanilla. Great color that stains the glass! Everything that a Merlot should be. Will age gracefully but ready t ...moreo drink even now.

^$22.00

Mount Palomar Winery

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2005 Merlot

Aromas of black cherried, vanilla, plums and spice. Fuller bodied than most Merlots, but with a long, smooth finish.

^$22.00

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

Lago Di Merlo Vineyards & Winery

CAW Rating: 100

100

1 reviews

2001 Lago di Merlo Merlot
Dry Creek Valley

Lager tannin profile wine with deep color and layers of flavor leaves a dusty mouth feel giving this Merlot panache.

^$23.00

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

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

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

2003 Merlot

CAW Rating: 100

100

1 reviews

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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