Merlot at Crazy About Wine

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2004 Donati Family Vineyard Merlot
Paicines

Richly expressive in character, deeply fruity and solidly colored, our Merlot expresses exactly what this fine Bordeaux variety is all about.

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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

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Grove Street Winery

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2005 Merlot
Sonoma County

Bright and beautiful. Spicy black fruit and cherry cola aromas, lifted by a hint of violets. The earthy blackberry, red cherry and vanilla fruitiness nearly leaps out of the glass.

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Donati Family Vineyard

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2005 Merlot

Finding an ideally suited microclimate for growing Merlot is a significant challenge, for often, this varietal falls short of its expectations. In the Paicines hills above Holliste ...morer, along the San Andreas faultline, the Donati Family has truly found a perfect home for this grape.

This wine was barreled immediately after pressing and underwent malolactic fermentation in new French Oak, a technique that facilitates integration of oak flavor components into the wine, mellowing both the raw flavors of young wine and fresh wood.

After this stage, the wine was transferred into one and two year old French oak barrels as well as a small amount of Appalachian Oak to create a backdrop of subtle smoke and vanilla. The wine spent 22 months on oak.

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B.R. Cohn Winery

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2005 Merlot
Sonoma County

Our 2005 Sonoma Valley Merlot is a blend of the finest Merlot vineyards of the Sonoma Valley. These grapes provide wonderful aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry, bright cherry an ...mored a hint of anise.

Aging in the best tight-grain French oak barrels adds complexity, toasty vanilla and supple tannins for a long, smooth finish.

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Martin Ranch Winery

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2005 Madrone Merlot
Santa Clara Valley

At the entrance of Redwood Retreat Rd, west of Gilroy and at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Madrone Vineyards produces exceptional fruit. Initially showing deep berry and pl ...moreum flavors, transitioning into a full, round middle, this unique wine slowly moves into a long supple finish. Drink now and for the next few years

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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

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

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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

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Ahlgren Vineyard

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2002 Merlot
Santa Cruz Mountains, Bates' Ranch

Dusty, aromatic, fruity bouquet. Supple, rich, round, well balanced. Lush fruit. Complex. 95% Merlot; 5% Cab. Sauv. all from Bates' Ranch. Unfined and unfiltered. 106 cases prod ...moreuced.

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Charles Creek Vineyard

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2004 Merlot "Pasatiempo"
Sonoma Valley/Carneros-Sangiacomo Vineyard

This classic California Merlot combines the best of both worlds; the fully ripe fruit of the new world with the complexities and ageability of Bordeauxâ€™s Right Bank.
Deep ...moreruby color and aromas of dark fruit, spice and pencil lead serve as a prelude to flavors of dark cherry, cola spice, and a hint of herb. Overlaying the delicious Merlot fruit component is the Medium + toast (think roasted espresso bean), caramel, vanilla and spice contribution of quality Radoux barrels.
Bright on the entry and well-integrated in terms of tannins, this bottle would lay down well over the next 6-8 years or pair beautifully with the lamb loin or rare duck breast on the table this very evening.
â€œEverything that new world Merlot should be, but too rarely isâ€.
Double Gold Medal-West Coast Wine Competition
Best of Class Gold Medal-Sonoma County Harvest fair

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Four Gates Winery

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2005 Merlot "La Rochelle"
Santa Cruz Mountains

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Nichols Winery & Cellars

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1999 Merlot Vinas del Sol
San Miguel

This Merlot layered with bright ripe fruit. Unveiled are rich berry fruit, plum and black cherries. It is integrated with flavors of caramel, smoke, and toast. It is very complex, ...morerich, and has extremely well balanced fruit. Tannins are laid back but provide the right backdrop for the fruit to come forward and please the palate.

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Naumann Vineyards

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2002 Estate Merlot
Santa Cruz Mountains

An intense wine, dark in color with rich concentrated flavors of dark cherry and mocha chocolate, it is complemented with silky tannins. It is wonderful now, but will cellar well f ...moreor years to come.

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Naumann Vineyards

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2004 Estate Merlot
Santa Cruz Mountains

This wine starts with a burst of cherry flavors enhanced with a little black pepper and ends with a smooth, oaky finish. It is a great wine that drinks well now but will last for y ...moreears in the cellar.

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Tesoro Winery

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2005 Merlot
Temecula Valley

Full bodied wine has dense ruby color and is youthful and fleshy with the flavors of ripe black plums. In the nose, it is floral with some raspberry, vanilla and a touch of mint. I ...morets rich tannic structure should help it age well.

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Lucchesi Vineyards and Winery

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2005 Estate Merlot
Sierra Foothills

Dense, youthful garnet in color, aromas of black cherries, plum, and cocoa. Soft and fruit forward palate; supple tannins. Pairs with pasta with hearty sauces, grilled meats, and s ...moretrong flavored cheeses.

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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

Ravenswood Winery

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2004 Merlot Sangiacomo

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Ravenswood Winery

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2005 Merlot Sangiacomo

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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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