Merlot
Merlot is a darkly blue-coloured 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 a popular grape for blending with the sterner, later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon, which tends to be higher in tannin. ~wikipedia
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Tilia Merlot 2011
Wine Advocate 91"The 2011 Tilia Merlot undergoes a 20-day skin maceration and is aged in oak for six to nine months. It has a lovely nose, one of the best I have found for this varietal, with vibrant dark cherry, black plum and mineral notes. The palate is well-balanced with fine tannins. It is
Bottle: $7.45
Case: $89.40
14 Hands Merlot 2010
Wine Spectator 87"Lithe, with a refined feel to the dark berry, cherry and herb flavors, lingering gently. Drink now." –HS
Bottle: $8.95
Case: $107.40
Swanson 'Oakville' Merlot 2009
" The 2009 Swanson Oakville Merlot is the perfect reminder of why so many serious red wine drinkers like Merlot. Visually, aromatically, and on the palate, the wine is plush and generous. The color is dark garnet with a purple edge. The nose is captivating, with aromas of fresh, ripe black cherry,
Bottle: $19.95
Case: $239.40
Shafer Merlot 2009
Wine Advocate 90"The 2009 Merlot is an attractive, fleshy wine graced with expressive dark red fruit, flowers, sweet spices and licorice. The wine reveals gorgeous radiance and a supple, inviting personality ideally suited to drinking over the next few years."
Bottle: $41.95
Columbia Crest 'Grand Estates' Merlot 2009
Wine Spectator 89"Lithe, polished and approachable, with generous raspberry, cranberry, floral and white chocolate flavors that linger easily against refined tannins. Drink now through 2016. 69,000 cases made." ~HS
Bottle: $7.95
Case: $95.40
Petrolo 'Galatrona' Merlot 2009
James Suckling 97“Amazing aromas of black truffles, crushed blackberries and dark chocolate. Driedflowers too. Full-bodied, with wonderful fruit that is layered and gorgeous. The finish isfruity, long and stylish. Give it three years to come together. Best after 2013."Wine Advocate 94
Bottle: $79.95
Case: $959.40
Casa Lapostolle Merlot 2011
"Deep, intense ruby red color. Clean, fresh and attractive nose dominated by ripe fruit with lots of plum, cherry, cassis and blackberry flavors mixed with spicy notes." ~ Winery notes
Bottle: $10.45
Case: $125.40
Trinchero Family 'Day Break' Merlot 2008
" This is our most southern vineyard and is not very vigorous due to the cool microclimate. Bud break happens early, but then we don’t end up picking until mid-October. However, despite this cool microclimate, this is not a timid wine. In fact it is very new-world style with structured and chewy
Bottle: $31.95
Rodney Strong Merlot 2010
"Plum and blueberry flavors predominate in this soft, rich, mouth filling merlot, and are enhanced by aging in small oak barrels for a toasty, spicy vanilla character, and a lingering berry-cream finish. Drink this satisfying merlot over the next 2 to 4 years." ~ Winery Notes
Bottle: $12.45
Case: $149.40
Rutherford Hill Merlot 2007
Wine Enthusiast 89"A fine Merlot from a winery with a very long track record of success with this difficult variety. The wine is rich and almost sweet in blackberries and cherries, yet it finishes dry in a flourish of smooth tannins. Drink now. "Wine Spectator 88"Offers good focus and
Bottle: $17.95
Case: $215.40
Allow 2-4 days shipping/pickup
Joseph Carr Merlot 2010
"Elegant, stylish, with depth and balance, this wine offers a bouquet of ripe plum, cassis, sage and subtle cedar. Its flavors are highlighted by wild berry, ripe cherry and a hint of olive and spice. Structurally sound, yet very approachable." ~ Winery Notes
Bottle: $14.95
Case: $179.40
Candor 'Lot 3' Merlot
"Part of the Central Coast's SIP (Sustainability in Practice) system, Candor isn't just a great buy, it's produced via smart, sustainable farming practices that what's in the bottle is as do-right as it is delicious. All black plums, spice, and smoke, this non-vintage blend of Merlot from different
Bottle: $13.95
Case: $167.40
St. Francis Merlot 2007
"The wine is aged in American and French oak barrels for a full eighteen months. Once the wine is blended and bottled it is allowed to rest for an additional eight months before release. This wine has spicy herb and vanilla overtones, which give way to full strong black fruit on the palate, nuanced
Bottle: $14.95
Case: $179.40
Blackstone Winery Merlot 2011
"Rich fruit aromas, elegance, supple oak characters and soft tannins. With lifted dark cherry and berry aromas and a touch of spicy clove, this wine is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The texture is ripe and soft in the mouth, with bright cherry fruit flavors and a soft, lingering finish." ~Winery Notes
Bottle: $6.95
Case: $83.40
Bonterra Organically Grown Merlot 2010
**Organically Grown**"Rich cherry and currant aromas with hints of cola , berry, oak-spice, and vanilla. In the mouth, balance & softness are apparent, yet with ripe tannins, rich cherry & currant flavors are highlighted."~Winery Notes
Bottle: $12.45
Case: $149.40
Red Rock Winery Merlot 2011
" You will find our winemakers seek only the highest quality grapes from California to create uniquely satisfying, smooth wines. Our winemakers have taken great care to strike a harmony between approachable elegance, lush fruit flavors, and rounded structure. Body and flavor are perfectly matched
Bottle: $8.95
Case: $107.40
Pahlmeyer Merlot 2009
Wine Spectator 94"Plush and richly structured, but with a dense, structured core, offering aromas of red currant and toasty mocha that lead to complex flavors of black cherry and Asian spice. Loamy, ripe tannins sneak in on the finish. Drink now through 2018."
Bottle: $74.45
Columbia Crest 'H3' Merlot 2010
"The H3 Merlot opens with aromas of raspberries, black pepper and earthy tones which lead to flavors of chocolate covered cherries and plum preserves on the silky smooth palate. The flavors and aromas culminate in an intense yet elegant finish. ~ Winery Notes
Bottle: $11.45
Case: $137.40
Barefoot Winery Merlot 187ml
"Our Merlot is perfect for any occasion. It is a decadent fruit-filled combination of red cherry, boysenberry and plum with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate notes and mild tannins to round out the flavors."
Bottle: $1.49
Case: $17.88
Northstar Merlot 2007
Wine Advocate 92"The 2007 Merlot Columbia Valley was blended from 14 vineyards while the wine was made with 40-60% whole berries depending upon the site. It was aged for 18 months in 60% new French oak. It reveals a nose of pain grille, pencil lead, spice box, lavender, cassis, and black currant.
Bottle: $27.95
J. Lohr 'Los Osos' Merlot 2010
Wine Enthusiast 89Editor's Choice"This is a beautiful red wine to drink now for its rich, ripe flavors and overall balance. It’s soft in acids and fine in tannins, offering heady waves of black cherries, currants and chocolate. Easy to find, with nearly 75,000 cases produced" —S.H.
Bottle: $11.95
Case: $143.40
Yellow Tail 'Reserve' Merlot 2009
"This Merlot is a special selection, crafted from grapes picked in the finest vineyards across South Eastern Australia. Flavor notes - blackberry and dark chocolate with notes of vanilla. Medium bodied." ~Winery Notes
Bottle: $6.95
Case: $83.40
Allow 2-4 days shipping/pickup
Veramonte 'Reserve' Merlot 2009
Wine Spectator 87"Fresh and direct, with a beam of damson plum, cherry and light toasty vanilla. Shows nice focus on the finish. Drink now. 35,000 cases made."Robert Parker 87 "Medium purple color; earth notes, dark fruit aromas; savory fruit, ripe, drink now - 5 years."" Dark ruby red
Bottle: $8.95
Case: $107.40
Clos Du Bois Merlot 2010
"The fruit for our Classic Sonoma County Merlot comes from vineyards in Sonoma County's Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Extended maceration enhances color, flavor and mouthfeel, and aging for 18 months in 60-gallon oak barrels adds softness and a subtle vanillin component. We blend small amounts of
Bottle: $10.95
Case: $131.40
