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- 14 Hands Merlot 2010 Product #26725 (In Stock)
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One of the top 20 wine-by-the-glass offerings in US restaurants, 14 Hands Merlot is also a big favorite in the store! This soft, almost juicy, Merlot is packed with cherry and red berry fruit and just a dash of wood spice and classic Merlot herbs. The wine is round and well-focused, and a perfect match with just about any weeknight meal.
- Leese-fitch Merlot 2011 Product #26831 (In Stock)
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"With dark ruby color, this blend has aromas of blueberry cobbler, muddled basil, red raspberry, and cherry cola. In the mouth, there are flavors of black raspberry compote, cherries jubilee, tart plum, cedar, and a hint of red apple. The finish shows French oak notes of caramel and vanilla as well as blackberry and watermelon rind." <b>Winery notes</b>
- Independent Producers (Hedges) Merlot 2010 Product #26173 (In Stock)
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Finally, a domestic Merlot that tastes like Merlot! Independent Producers is a project directed by Christophe Hedges to showcase Columbia Valley's more interesting sites. This classically styled wine opens with aromas of raspberries, cherries, and a hint of herbaceousness. On the palate, the tart, buyant fruit mingles with a bit of tobacco and smokiness. The structure and acidity makes this an incredibly flexible wine with a variety of foods.
- Recanati Merlot Galilee 2011 Product #27005 (In Stock)
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Sometimes our annual search for Kosher wine for Passover brings unexpected dividends - like discovering this delicious Merlot that just happens to be from Israel and Kosher to boot! Handpicked grapes from northern Galilee vineyards get a gentle crush, cool fermentation, and then 5 months aging in French oak. The result is just what you'd hope for in a fine Napa Merlot - loads of ripe redcurrant and plum fruit, swirling spice, and just the right touch of fresh herb for complexity and character. Soft and easygoing on the long finish, but with more than enough hidden structure to pair with anything from lamb to brisket to grilled steaks or mushrooms. Delicious and very fine value - and Kosher to boot!
- Parcel 41 Merlot Napa Valley 2010 Product #26428 (In Stock)
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"Parcel 41" was the original surveyor's designation for this winery's site in Napa, and the wine is a touch "old school" too! It's rock solid, right down the middle, Napa Merlot with flavors and aromas of redcurrant, coffee, vanilla and herb. The texture is plump and soft in the middle before fine, firm, tannin comes up on the lightly creamy finish. Easy to like and drink on its own or with lamb or beef.
- Matanzas Creek Merlot 2007 Product #26188 (In Stock)
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This Bennett Valley Merlot is made from Merlot clone 181 - the "Petrus" clone of Merlot - plus about 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from Knights Valley. Classic Merlot aromas of red currant and fresh herbs - thyme, sage, - plus a dusting of clove leading to bright and juicy flavors of black currant, blueberry, licorice and spice. Loads of juicy acidity for a California Merlot make this a perfect, palate cleansing, match for richer meat dishes.
- Baer Winery Star Blend 2009 Product #26355 (In Stock)
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A Merlot of unusual interest and class from one of Washington State's best up-and-comers. Just 273 cases made of this rich blend of nearly 80% Merlot with dashes of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon. It's dark and elegant with generous aromas of black fruits, olive, herb and licorice. Mouthfilling and creamy, with deep chocolate cherry, fresh herb, and spice notes. Enough tannin to stand up to food, but soft and generous. Great wine for lamb or a beef tenderloin!
"Full, bright medium ruby. Pretty but restrained aromas of plum, redcurrant, pomegranate, iron and milk chocolate struck me as Pomerol-like. Suave and sweet, showing a chocolatey ripeness without going over the top. Distinctly fine-grained in texture. Finishes with broad, serious, sweet tannins that coat the front teeth. An excellent merlot-based wine."International Wine Cellar 92 points
- Guicciardini La Historia Di Italia Toscana 2009 Product #26908 (In Stock)
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A 70/30 Merlot/Sangiovese blend from the hills around Florence made by Ferdinando Guicciardini of Castello di Poppiano. The style and overall impression is what I'd call "restrained modern" - plenty of power and ripeness but still definitely an Italian wine. Aromas of blackcurrant, smoke and spice lead to a rich, ripe, mouthfull of currant, coffee, black raspberry, and smoke flavors. The texture is pure velvet in the middle but with juicy acidity front and back and fine, powerful, tannins. Smoke, currant, licorice, and mocha flavors linger nicely.
The mouthful of a name - Guicciardini La Historia Di Italia - is a nod to the winemaker's ancestor, Francesco Guicciardini, whose Historia di Italia covering 1490 - 1534 is considered a pioneering work of modern methodology and one of the great works of the Rennaisance. The book transformed ideas about how history should be done, much as Ferdinando Guicciardini hopes this wine will shake up winemaking around Florence!
"This ripe red is centered around a black cherry core, with herb and oak spice accents. Surrounded by lively acidity and well-mannered tannins, ending with fruit and spice notes. Drink now through 2020. 500 cases made."Wine Spectator 90 points
- Shafer Merlot Napa 2009 Product #26726 (In Stock)
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Another great release for this American classic. Lovely.
"Supple, elegant and beautifully focused, with aromas of red currant and toasty vanilla that lead to ripe but sleek and layered flavors of black cherry, cinnamon and black tea. Tannins sneak in on the finish. Drink now through 2017."Wine Spectator 92 points
