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Merlot

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Merlot is a red wine grape that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. Merlot-based wines usually have medium body with hints of berry, plum, and currant. Its softness and fleshiness, combined with its earlier ripening, makes Merlot an ideal grape to blend with the sterner, later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon. This flexibility has helped to make it one of the most popular red wine varietals in the United States and Chile.
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Food Pairing: Pairs well with Mexican foods and Indian coconut curries, as well as duck, rabbit and seafood. Try served with a barbecue picnic of hot dogs or hamburgers. Also great with Spaghetti Bolognese.
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Barefoot Cellars
CAW Rating: 90
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Barefoot® California Merlot
California

Barefoot Merlot is a luscious wine with alluring flavors of boysenberry and chocolate. Hints of anise and subtle tannins complement the decadent, silky finish.

$5.99  
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R.H. Phillips
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2005 Night Harvest by R.H. Phillips Merlot
Dunnigan Hills

Plush and full-bodied with layers of rich strawberry and raspberry fruit augmented by subtle notes of spicy oak and roasted coffee.

$7.99  
Mountain View Vintners
CAW Rating: 98
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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  
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Dog House Wines
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2004 Maxie's Merlot

Eager to please with a friendly nose of sweet black cherries, anise and the perfume of iris blossoms. Boysenberry and pomegranate flavors dominate, with toasty and earthy notes fle ...moreshing out into a creamy mid-palate. The lingering, chalky finish is complemented by very fine and elegant tannins.

$9.99  
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ForestVille Vineyard
CAW Rating: 81
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2 reviews

Merlot
California

Harvest occurs in early September, with grapes destalked and crushed. The juice ferments under controlled temperatures to bring out the varietal characteristics.

$10.25  
Abundance Vineyards
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2005 Merlot
Sierra Foothills Vineyards

Our 2005 Sierra Foothills Merlot was brought to us by our neighbors at Perry Creek in Amador County. The hot dry summer and cool fall evenings make this an ideal location for full ...morebodied Merlot to reach full potential.

The first layer of this deep blue/red colored wine releases aromas of black cassis, leather and vanilla. With the second layer, you will taste a light cherry and oak essence which will open to big bodied tannins bringing you into you third layer of a well balanced and long lasting finish.

As a whole, this Merlot is incredibly well structured, making if perfect for most heavy dishes. Enjoy this wine with any thick pasta, roast or other red meats.


$11.00  
more about Leaping Lizard Merlot
Adler Fels
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2004 Leaping Lizard Merlot
Napa Valley

Our Merlot exhibits plum and cassis aromas that are layered with notes of dried sage and rosemary. There is spiciness on the nose that extends through the palate. Flavors of plum, ...morered cherry and red berry fruit lead to a finish of fine grain tannins and slight toastiness.

$11.99  
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Grove Street Winery
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2005 Merlot
Mendocino County

A round, plummy taste framed by ultra-soft tannins. This delicious, easy-to-love wine is priced right for daily drinking and will pair well with all your favorite red-friendly foods.

$12.00  
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Stonehedge Winery
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2006 California Merlot
California

The 2006 Stonehedge California Merlot delivers its Rhone tradition with an Italian twist. Tasty cherry berry flavors resonate with plum-rasberry and spice nuances. This flavor prof ...moreile is created with help from Rhone (Syrah) and Italy (Sangiovese). This wine was aged for a short period in barrels for creating soft tannins without overwhelming it with an oaky tast. It is a versatile wine for a variety of foods from cheese, grilled meats, to fish and barbeques. It can also be served lightly chilled for those hot summery days. Enjoy!

$12.00  
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Chumeia Vineyards
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2005 Merlot
California

“Who ever said that Merlots are thin, flabby and uninteresting—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!†Winemaker Lee Nesbitt

Winner 2007 Critic's Challenge-Critic's Award


$13.00  
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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  
more about Merlot Sangiacomo
Ravenswood Winery
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2001 Merlot Sangiacomo
Carneros

A dark, ruby color heralds scents of black cherries, plums, vanilla, cedar and brown sugar with spicy hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It resounds with full, ripe, round and supple bl ...moreackberry and vanilla flavors supported by the bright, flashy qualities that make Merlot from the Carneros region unique. While the wine is enjoyable now, it will continue to develop favorably for another decade.

$13.75  
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Ravenswood Winery
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2002 Merlot Sangiacomo
Carneros

Aromas and flavors of wood smoke, dark chocolate, black cherries, tar, black peppercorn and black olive enfolded in a thick, round black olive typically tannic finish that gives an ...more earthy pleasure that lingers long in the memory of those who live life well. This wine is particularly dark and brooding and will continue to unfold and give pleasure for many years.

$13.75  
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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar
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2004 R Collection Merlot
California

84% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc, this is a big fruit-forward, well-structured Merlot that opens with aromas of black cherry, raspberry, plum, chocolate, bl ...moreack pepper, spice, cedar and vanilla bean. It fills the mouth with black cherry, blackberry, black licorice, plum, hints of nutmeg and spicy oak followed by toasty vanilla in the smooth finish. This medium-bodied wine is well balanced and approachable with a good combination of acid and tannins.

$14.00  
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Ravenswood Winery
CAW Rating: 98
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2003 Merlot
Sonoma County

Deep ruby in color. Complex scents of ripe loganberry, cherries, smoke, anise, cocoa, vanilla and licorice prove to be an intriguing foresight to the ripe, full flavored, soft, plu ...moresh character that should charm the taster of this graceful merlot. The 2003 is rich and ripe, but has just the right amount of acid and tannin to keep it from being cloying or too heavy with a meal.

$14.00  
Pedroncelli Winery
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2005 Bench Vineyards Merlot
Dry Creek Valley

A Cabernet lover's Merlot, rich and full bodied with firm tannin structure. Match alongside grilled or roasted meats, rich pastas.

$14.00  
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Castoro Cellars
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2004 Merlot
Paso Robles

The 2004 vintage in Paso Robles produced intense fruit flavors and aromas. The weather was nearly perfect which allowed the grapes to reach full maturity with great balance in acid ...more and sugar. You will find that this Merlot has a subtle but full nose of fruit and oak. We use a combination of newer and older American oak barrels to attain the barrel aged character without an overbearing oak component. This wine is great with any roasted meat or vegetable dish. Try it with barbecued steaks smoked with wine soaked oak staves for a real treat!

$14.95  
more about Yosemite View Merlot
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  
more about Los Osos Merlot
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
CAW Rating: 100
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1 reviews

2005 Los Osos Merlot
J. Lohr Estates

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 li ...morefted spicy oak. The palate is greeted by an array of red fruits similar to those on the nose, with some cherry fruit thrown in for good measure. The wine has a full mid-palate and a firm finish that carries the wine through with a lingering hint of fruits and licorice spice. This wine would be ideal with barbeque meats and ribs dressed with your favorite sauce. Enjoy now or within ten years.

$15.00  
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Pietra Santa Winery
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2003 Merlot
Cienega Valley

Our estate grown Merlot features bright flavors of black cherry and plum with undertones of clove, pepper, and chocolate. This wine is intensely fruity yet beautifully balanced. It ...more can be enjoyed now but also has the structure and acidity to age well. A perfect match for roasted meat or game.

$15.00  
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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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