The color is a rich ruby in depth with reddish hues. The aroma is appealing with nuances of dried cranberry, red raspberry, cherry, chocolate espresso, not to miss the subtle hints of mint and arugula. The pleasant balance in the flavor, while finishing on the crisp side, is accented by flavors...
Nearly opaque garnet violet color. Ripe plum and spice aromas follow through on a soft, buoyant entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with tangy apple, cocoa, and citrus custard notes. Finishes with a nice cinnamon and clove-accented fade. Pair with spicy pork dishes.
Dark ruby in color, Frog's Leap 2006 Merlot radiates bright aromatics of ripe plum underscored by notes of cocoa. Mouth-filling flavors of cherry and currants are laced with hints of cigar box and dried herbs. Medium bodied and smooth in texture, the succulent fruit core is balanced by delicate acidity and...
Gallo Family Vineyards Merlot Sonoma Reserve 2004
Gallo's Sonoma County Merlot showcases the softer, fuller and richer side of Merlot. The aromas are warm and inviting with hints of crushed berries, vanilla and spice. These aromas are followed by dark and deep flavors of blackberry pie, wild berries and jam, with a lush, round mouthfeel. Destemmed but not...
Gary Farrell Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 2001
This lush, broadly structured, palate-coating effort is generously endowed with lavish, layered black-cherry/blackberry fruit and classy oak and is further complexed by nuances of chocolate and pepper-spice. While it is hugely gratifying for its intensity, depth, richness and amazing length, the components remain balanced, and wonderfully integrated tannins bring a sense...
Breathe in the aroma of cedar, smoke and ripe blackberries. Then take a sip. Lots of mouthwatering plum and berries, married with toasty, spicy oak, yield a flavor that’s round and polished.
Glen Ellen Proprietors Reserve Merlot
Merlot is not a shy wine. In fact, it’s one of the most outgoing varietals out there because it ripens at least a week earlier than its red counterparts. It loves to be soft and fruity, while maintaining its smooth approachability. Merlot is cherished the wold over because of its consistent...
Big waves of rich, ripe fruit flavors splash over the palate as the introduction to Gnarly Merlot. Dark, lush black cherry character is layered with hints of toasted almond, vanilla and cocoa, which carries into a smooth, intriguing finish. Gnarly Head Merlot fits right in at a beachside barbecue or a...
Graceland Cellars Jailhouse Merlot 2005
Surrender to this soft, fruity Merlot. Nose: Medium bodied touch of dark berries and herbs.
Palate: A soft, fresh and fruity wine with slightly roasted oaknotes and hints of blueberry, vanilla and herbs. Soft tender tannins makes a nice finish.
Ideal with: Lighter meat dishes such as filet of pork, poultry...
The wine's perfect marriage of ripe fruit and French oak barrels creates a bouquet of cherry and black berries with hints of cedar and spice. In the mouth this Merlot has a generous, soft, smooth texture that hugs your tongue and the flavors linger in your mouth for a long, long...
Guenoc’s 2004 California Merlot was fermented in stainless steel and aged in a combination of stainless steel tanks, upright oak tanks and French and American oak barrels. Dark, rich and full-bodied, the 2004 Merlot is complex. Chocolate, cherries and cassis are evident; with generous fruit flavors and a layer of toasty...
Even though this was a complete wine from the start, those who know me know that I’m never satisfied and so chose to blend in some Cabernet Sauvignon to add coarser tannins to the midpalate and some Petit Verdot to stretch those same tannins out at the finish. The nose stays...
Dark plum and cherry aromas are edged with notes of licorice, and unfold gradually to subtle, smoky oak. Soft and luscious on entry, with bright, almost sweet flavors of ripe stone fruit. The medium weight and stylish finish are typical of Napa Valley’s finest Merlot.
Heron believes in the less is more” philosophy when it comes to the influence of the winemaker on the wine better to let the fruit express itself. The key to this Merlot is balance. To get there; ripe fruit with the right acidity was fermented and aged in a combination of...
This is a nice bottle of wine. The purple/garnet color shows good extract. There are aromas of vanilla and plums with a hint of oak. In the mouth, the Huntington Merlot has flavors of plum, fig, tobacco and oak. The wine is dry with bracing acidity and round tannins. This makes...
This Napa Valley Merlot displays rich, ripe raspberries, black cherries and blueberries with notes of cedar and dark chocolate. A backbone of moderate tannins provides the structure for this full-bodied wine, which features a lush, lingering finish. Enjoy this wine with roast beef, grilled chicken, baked ham, a classic cheeseburger or...
This Napa Valley Merlot displays rich, ripe raspberries, black cherries and blueberries with notes of cedar and dark chocolate. A backbone of moderate tannins provides the structure for this full-bodied wine, which features a lush, lingering finish. Enjoy this wine with roast beef, grilled chicken, baked ham, a classic cheeseburger or...
Aromas of cassis, hazelnut, laurel and ripe black plums give way in the mouth to flavors of plum, blackberry and a hint of oak spice. The wine is medium in body, with substantial tannins that will allow for further aging and added complexity over time. This is a substantial wine that...
The Merlot has a rich garnet color that is filled with aromas of toasted oak and cherry complimented by flavors of black cherry and plum. Soft vanilla oak and delicate tannins add richness to the finish.
Kendall Jackson Merlot Highland Estate Taylor Peak 2004
Rich and round, with ripe plum, cooked cherries and chocolate flavors. Medium-bodied with a lingering finish.
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve Merlot 2006
A blend of 96.4% Merlot, 3.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, .1% Cabernet Franc, .1% Petit Verdot and .1% Malbec. Wonderful plum, spice, currant and wild berry flavors. The soft tannins of this Bordeaux varietal carry these aromas and flavors to a long lingering finish one that beckons for another sip, or better...a glass!...
