Merlot at Crazy About Wine

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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

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

MacRostie Winery & Vineyards

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2002 Merlot Napa Valley
Carneros

Aromas of ripe black cherry, cocoa powder, and sweet tobaccoâ€”like the wrapper of a fine maduro cigar. In the mouth it is simply soft as velvet, showing brambly red currant flavor ...mores, with mint and black coffee hints in the lush, smooth finish.

^$28.00

MacRostie Winery & Vineyards

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2001 Merlot Napa Valley
Carneros

The deep red color of the wine prepares me for this intensely aromatic and lush Merlot. Distinct, mouthwatering scents of cocoa, cassis and dried herbs clearly tie the wine to its ...moreorigins: the vineyards of the Carneros region. The fruit flavors are dense, and the tannins mature â€“ byproducts of careful winemaking and an indication the wine will age well. I think of this as Old World style, a classic Right Bank Bordeaux blend reflecting Carneros terroir. A serious Merlot, the wine is rich, complex and lasting.

The 2001 Carneros Merlot has both substance and structure, a tasteful match for full-flavored lamb or wild duck dishes. I also confidently pair this rich wine with spicy, salty dishes such as Spaghetti alla Puttanesca.

^$28.00

Sort This Out Cellars

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2004 Money Plays Merlot
Napa Valley

2004 Money Plays Merlot is a tribute to the boldness in all of us. Boasting full fruit characteristics of strawberry, cherry and raspberry, with a hint of spiciness and silky smoot ...moreh tannins.

^$28.00

Laguna Canyon Winery

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2004 Merlot
Sonoma Valley

Dark ruby color with aromas of oak & blackberry. This wine is medium-dry, with an abundance of fruit and flavor to balance the firm tannins. Subtle acid presence will marry excelle ...morent with steaks, red sauce pastas and barbecued foods. Aged in Hungarian oak for 12 months.

^$28.00

Burrell School Vineyards

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2004 Merlot
Santa Cruz Mountains

Our 2004 Estate Merlot is gorgeous in the glass, promising a rich experience. Aromas of bright cherry, eucalyptus and a hint of menthol greet you, followed by hints of fine French ...moreoak. This is a big, muscular, meaty and well-structured wine that saw two years in French oak. Massive cherry, espresso and mocha flavors on the long finish. There is also a hint of juniper, giving it that added complexity cool climate Merlots tend to exhibit. This body-builder of a wine has many fine years ahead of it.

^$28.00

Amphora Wines

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2005 Merlot
Dry Creek Valley, Polesky Vineyard

The Polesky Vineyard sits near the peak of Bradford Mountain, which lies on the western edge of Dry Creek Valley. Predominantly red volcanic soil called "Boomer Soil", the Polesky ...moresite is ideal for growing intense fruit-driven Merlot. With initial emphasis on black cherry, currant and plum, the nose unfolds with hints of soy, pencil shavings, and sweet herbs. The palate is rich and full-bodied with enough tannin to warrant a few years aging. Best to pair this lovely wine with an aged ribeye grilled just right.

^$28.00

Atalon Winery

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2002 Merlot
Napa Valley

The 2002 is deep purple in color with intense aromas and flavors of cherry, pomegranate, ripe plums and blackberry. Herbal notes such as fresh basil, dried lavender, olives and whi ...morete pepper sit in the background adding depth and complexity. The tannins are firm yet smooth adding to a pleasant, lingering finish.

^$29.00

Borghese Vineyard

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2003 Castello di Borghese Reserve Merlot
Estate bottled at Long Island's first and finest

Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. This wine is complex, deep and well balanced. Inhale the aromas of cinnamon, roses and blueberries. A classic velvety Merlot flavor that i ...mores smooth and elegant. Tom Matthews (WINE SPECTATOR) describes our Merlots as "elegant and seductive." Finger Lakes International Wine Competition - A Bronze Medal was awarded.

^$29.00

Renaissance Winery

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2000 Merlot

This is not your typical middle of the road California Merlot. What awaits you in the bottle is a full throttle, intense, rustic rendition of this gentle-hearted, easy-going variet ...moreal. Dark color; intense nose of ripe black fruits (plum/cherry), grilled meat, oriental spices and herbs. Medium full-bodied, with open knit, juicy, vibrant character. Rich fruit and powerful flavors are matched by a muscular structure and a long crisp finish. Have it with a rack of lamb or a roasted venison. Will improve for a decade or two in the bottle.
79% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc. Yield: 1.8 tons per acre

^$30.00

Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery

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2005 Alfaro Family Vineyards Billy K Estate Merlot
Estate grown Merlot, Billy K Vineyard, Santa Cruz

Ruby color, cedar box, bright fruit, black currant, anise, vanilla and toasty oak. Nicely balanced. Aged for 16 month in 100% new Taransaud oak. Aging potential. Only 24 cases made.

^$30.00

Villicana Winery

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2005 Merlot
Paso Robles

Rich, dense and delicious. Our dry farmed vineyard showcases the lush, rich flavors and firm tannin structure that Merlot has when farmed for intensity. This wine is fruit focused ...morewith a slight smoky spice nose. It has a medium to full tannin structure and boasts of ripe berry, cherry and raspberry flavors.

^$30.00

Stagsâ€™ Leap Winery

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2004 Merlot
Napa Valley

Aromatics of ripe red cherry and sweet strawberry jam lead to flavors of rich red fruit, toasted almonds, dried thyme, and rosemary with a hint of black truffles. The firm tannic s ...moretructure holds the melody of flavors together as a full-bodied mid palate carries through to a long finish complete with hints of licorice, black chocolate and orange peel.

^$31.00

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

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

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2002 Reserve Rutherford Merlot
Rutherford

96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, this rich medium-full bodied wine opens with dried cherry, blackberry, earth, spice, anise and chocolate. Inviting, fruit forward flavors of r ...moreed cherry, spicy earth, vanilla and a hint of chocolate on the long, smooth finish. Well balanced with good structure and firm tannins.

^$32.00

Galleron Signature Wines

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2002 Galleron Jaeger Merlot
Napa Valley

This magnificent Merlot comes from the Jaeger Vineyard located in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. This wine is deep and amply endowed with dark, rich, ripe fruit. Its nose ...more is big and lush with aromas of fresh picked plums, red raspberries, blackberries, allspice and toasty oak. Succulent flavors of blackberries, licorice, robust coffee bean and mocha crÃ¨me burst onto the palate. Its impeccable structure, perfect balance, soft yet penetrating mouth-feel, makes it a standout in the Galleron portfolio. Inviting and approachable now, the Jaeger Merlot will ultimately last 5-10 years.

^$32.00

Mountain Winery

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2002 Merlot
Howell Mountain

These grapes come from the Howell Mountain region of the Napa Valley. Ripe Cherries, spice, a polished structure and a big, full-bodied wine best describe this delicious Merlot. Se ...morensational!

^$32.00

Titus Vineyards

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2005 Titus Napa Valley Merlot

This elegant Merlot, often an overlooked gem, is an excellent example of what this grape can do. The addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec enriches the wine's structure, result ...moreing in a bold wine that promises to satisfy even the most serious Cab drinker.

^$32.00

Alex Sotelo Cellars

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2003 Merlot
Napa Valley

Deep nose with layers of fresh cherries, plumbs, and strawberries. Explosive berry, some black cherries, milk chocolate and cinnamon taste. Very round ripe tannins, mid body with c ...moreherries and black berries after taste.

^$32.00

2003 Hawley Merlot
Dry Creek Valley

CAW Rating: 100

100

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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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