Merlot at Crazy About Wine

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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

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

Chateau Julien Wine Estate

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2003 Estate Vineyard Merlot

A subtle presence of oak highlights this wine's varietal character and complexity. Moderate tannins and depth through a full-bodied finish of intense, bright fruit. Our flagship va ...morerietal.

Chateau Lasgoity Winery

CAW Rating: 95

100

1 reviews

2000 Merlot

The 2000 Merlot is a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was aged 14 months in a blend of one-quarter American Oak barrels and three-quarters used French Oak b ...morearrels. The resulting wine is fruit forward with a light oak tannin finish. This wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif before dining or served with your favorite meal.

Chateau Souverain

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2005 Merlot
Alexander Valley

Deep ruby in color, this concentrated Alexander Valley Merlot offers classic aromas of ripe black plum, blueberry and currant. The core of vibrant fruit balances nicely with the so ...moreft, round tannins creating a lush and juicy mouthfeel. Notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, which come from aging in oak barrels, meld nicely with the rich fruit and lead to a long, velvety finish.

^$18.00

Chateau Souverain

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2004 Winemaker's Reserve Merlot
Alexander Valley

Dark brick-red in hue, this 2004 Alexander Valley Winemaker's Reserve Merlot opens with appealing aromas of dark plum, blackcurrant, black cherry and mocha. Notes of black plum, cl ...moreove, vanilla bean and roasted coffee linger through the mid-palate. Sourced exclusively from Trentadue Vineyard in the center of Alexander Valley, this rich, mouthfilling Merlot is impeccably balanced with supple tannins, good acidity and a velvety texture. The wine has a long, lingering finish.

^$35.00

Chateau Souverain

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2002 Winemaker's Reserve Merlot
Alexander Valley

Dark brick-red in hue, this 2002 Alexander Valley Winemaker's Reserve Merlot is especially appealing with notes of blueberry, black plum and cola punctuated by ethereal aromatics o ...moref bay laurel, cedar chest and complex brown baking spices. With the first sip, plum, cassis and blackberry fruit evoke subtle undertones of toast, mint and brown sugar that linger through the mid-palate. Brown spices including clove, nutmeg and cinnamon combine with exceptionally fine grained tannins to create a texturally long and lingering finish.

^$31.50

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

Chevalier Winery

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2005 Estate Merlot
El Dorado

^$15.00

Chumeia Vineyards

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2005 Merlot
California

â€œWho ever said that Merlots are thin, flabby and uninterestingâ€”I protest this stereotype! Try this Merlot; it is packed with all sorts of goodies. It has bold and rounded tanni ...morens, balanced acids and a full bodied palate. Chew on this one for awhile. Ka-pow!â€ Winemaker Lee Nesbitt

Winner 2007 Critic's Challenge-Critic's Award

^$13.00

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

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

Clos La Chance Wines

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2004 Violet-Crowned Merlot
Central Coast

The color of this wine is intenseâ€”deep ruby purple. Aromas of ripe plums, smoky berry fruits and spice. Juicy red currant flavors on the entry, followed with rich, red cherry, bl ...moreack cherry and blackberry flavors extending to the mid-palate. A long finish with spicy oak and velvety fruit. Soft, lush and colorful!

^$18.00

Colibri Ridge Winery & Vineyard

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2004 Merlot
Fair Play

This mountain grown Fair Play Merlot is deep in color with delicate fruit flavors reminiscent of black cherries, currants. and blackberries. On the palate it is rich and opulent, b ...moreursting with flavors of black fruits backed by toasty vanillin oak notes and round, chewy tannins. Savor the lingering, velvet finish. Good mid weight red, to partner with any red meat, fowl, or pasta dish.

^$17.00

Consentino Winery

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2002 Estate Merlot
Oakville, Napa Valley

Gold Medal - 2005 LA County Fair Wines of the World Competition

From our estate vineyard at the winery, we are very selective about the unique style of this wine. I ...moret is rich, and yet bright, unusually concentrated, pungent, with big front and spice. It has bing cherries and plums with a hint of white pepper.

Coturri Winery

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2003 Merlot
Feingold Vineyards

This is not a subdued wine. It has the classic earmarkings of its French counterpart. Full in structure from start to finish with a dark cherry nose, slight hints of cedar and bala ...morenced tannins.

This is a classic representation of what merlot is should be. If Miles had tasted this merlot, he would have changed his statement in the movie "Sideways" to reflect the great character of this Bordeaux varietal.

^$38.00

Coturri Winery

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2005 Merlot
Maclise Vineyards

2005 was a great vintage, slightly cooler than 2004. The Maclise Merlot from this vintage is very deeply colored, silky, streamlined and focused. A ripe dry cherry nose, finely tex ...moretured mid palate and smooth acid finish characterize this wine.

This wine will match well with grilled foods, marinated and grilled lamb, smoked eggplant or simply enjoyed with a nice triple cream brie and crusty sourdough bread.

^$27.00

Crane Family Vineyards & Winery

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Napa Valley Estate Merlot

The Merlot varietal dominated our early years of winemaking, and as such, is the variety we are most experienced with. We discovered early on that our vineyard has considerable pa ...morerallels to vineyards in the esteemed Pomerol region of Bordeaux, France and sought to emulate their style. Our winemaker, Alison Doran, has made wine in the very region that we consider our model. The result is that our Estate Merlot is a very serious wine, often tasting like a fruity, moderately tannic Cabernet. Ruby in color, it has aromas of oak, spice and dark cherries. The mouth fills with the taste of cherries, sassafras and bell pepper. A light spiciness is derived from bay leaf, growing on trees that line the western edge of the vineyard. The tannins are gentle and the finish is long and silky.Available in 750ml, magnums and 3.0Liter bottles

De La Montanya Estate

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2006 Merlot â€“ Estate Vineyard
North Coast

North Coast â€“ 45 cases produced

^$38.00

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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