Merlot at Crazy About Wine

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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.

^$26.00

Luna Vineyards

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2004 Arnold Palmer Chardonnay
California

For nearly 50 years, Arnold Palmer has commanded the spotlight with his pioneering vision for the game of golf and his involvement in the development of some of the most prestigiou ...mores golf courses in the world. Today he is collaborating with Luna Vineyards in expanding his portfolio of privately branded offerings to include Arnold Palmer Wines.

Toasty aromas of coconut, vanilla and warm spice greet the nose. On the palate, a burst of Meyer lemon evolves into tropical fruit flavors, a perfect balance between French Oak and mouthwatering acidity. The mouthfeel is smooth and creamy; a hint of minerality lingers in the finish.

^$13.29

MacRostie Winery & Vineyards

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2003 Keltie Brook Merlot
North Coast

Soft and easygoing, yet full of flavor interest, this Merlot shows classic cassis and anise aromas, which give way to ripe black currant and chocolate covered cherry flavors. There ...more is a crisp herbal note on the finish that invites another sip.

^$15.00

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

Mariposa Wine Company

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2005 Yosemite View Merlot
Sierra Foothills

When bottled, our Merlot was awkward and tough, with somewhat hard tannins. It has since lost that rustic character and is now full-flavored with intriguing high-tone berry and ced ...morear aromas. On the palate it shows classic earthy tones, with a touch of mint and herb. Still, the wine is not for the faint-of-heart, and is best enjoyed with a meal of hearty foods.

^$14.99

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

^$25.95

Merryvale Vineyards

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2004 Merryvale Merlot Starmont
Napa Valley

Hallmarks of the 2004 vintage are richly structured wines with great concentration. This 2004 Starmont Merlot displays notes of bright cherry, raspberry, cedar, vanilla and forest. ...more On the palate, the wine has a soft entry, followed by notes of chocolate and a nice fleshy quality. The finish is rich, complex and lingering. The wine will continue to develop with further cellaring.

^$24.00

Merryvale Vineyards

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2003 Merryvale Merlot Reserve
Napa Valley

Due to unfavorable spring weather inhibiting pollination, the Merlot crop in 2003 was very small. The fruit that did finally make it produced wines with rich, concentrated structur ...moree and dark fruit flavors. The core of the 2003 Reserve Merlot blend consists of lots from several vineyards in the Carneros region of Napa Valley. The Oâ€™Brien family vineyard in the Oak Knoll District south of Yountville has produced consistently high quality since our first production from there in 2000. Both regions are in the cooler, fog-influenced southern end of the valley. We included a small lot of Petit Verdot from La Herradura on Conn Valley Road to add some depth and richness to the wineâ€™s structure.

^$35.00

Merryvale Vineyards

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2003 Merryvale Merlot Beckstoffer Las Amigas
Carneros

This is the sixth year of a vineyard-designated Merryvale bottling from the Beckstoffer familyâ€™s Las Amigas Merlot vineyard in Carneros. This modern planting of clones 181 and 31 ...more4 is on a vertical, shoot-positioned trellis and is producing outstanding quality. In 2003, variable weather at bloom resulted in a yield of barely a ton per acre. This wine should develop complexity with up to ten years in the bottle and hold for many years after that.

^$39.00

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

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

Miramonte Winery

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2005 Merlot
Temecula Valley

Maybe you've heard about the 2005 harvest in California. It was enormous, offering us unusual opportunities to look for interesting interpretations of some of the finest grapes in ...morethe area. Our Limited Release Merlot is a direct result of that lucky strike. The goal? A sleek and silky wine of style and grace, medium bodied, easy drinking, and loaded with interesting dark berry flavors and aromas. You'll find hints of lush earthiness, and the gentle influence of French oak adding further complexity. We didn't look to break any stylistic boundaries with this wine, but we aimed squarely for a purely delicious, every day red wine that virtually all of us can enjoy.

^$24.95

Mojonâ€™s Bench Winery

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2003 Estate Merlot
Alexander Valley

Gold medal winner at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair and silver medal at the SF International competition. Made in the Pomerol style combining Merlot with Cabernet Franc, this wine ...more has wonderful fruit and spice characteristics.

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

Mountain View Vintners

CAW Rating: 98

100

2 reviews

2006 Merlot
Lake County

Initial impressions of ripe berry fruit aromas carry through with wonderful balance, deep spicy flavors and a pleasing finish, epitomizing Merlot's popularity with both novice drin ...morekers and connoisseurs. The soft underpinnings from 30 year old Lake County merlot vines provide structure along with Central Coast Cabernet which is incorporated as a small portion of the blend.

^$8.99

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

Mountain Winery

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California Series Merlot
California

Blackcurrant, black cherry and rich plum fruit on the nose, intense, supple, elegant fruit, backed by a bright structure on the palate. This wine is paired nicely with our Grilled ...moreFilet Mignon, Truffle Chicken and Wild Mushroom Risotto.

^$24.00

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

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.

^$26.00

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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