A classic varietal nose of tart cherries, toasty oak and smoke. A medium plum color, it is very dry with herbal and red fruit flavors; light to medium tannins and body. A youthful wine with soft oak and medium acidity.
Blackstone Merlot California 375ml
The Blackstone Merlot perfectly demonstrates the Blackstone style - 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...
Blackstone Merlot California 2007
The Blackstone Merlot perfectly demonstrates the Blackstone style - 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...
Papio's Merlot tastes like a mouthful of ripe, summer berries. Strawberry and wild black raspberry character fills the enticing aromas and rich, smooth flavors. Hints of vanilla linger on the fruity finish. Surround yourself with cool jazz and good friends, pour glasses of Papio Merlot and indulge in food that fits...
Nathanson Creek Merlot, garnet in color and medium-bodied, shows aromas of olives and herbs with a hint of oak and berry-like flavors. It pairs nicely with red meats, hearty vegetable dishes and pasta with tomato-based sauces.
This Merlot is dark garnet in color and has aromas of fresh basil, blueberries, and Bing cherries. With good richness without being too heavy on the palate, the flavors of fresh cherry pie, sweet plum, and soft cinnamon spiked cranberry dressing finishing with notes of rich, vanilla French oak and delicate...
Fetzer Merlot Valley Oaks 2006
You’ll first notice a rich, medium Ruby Red color in this Merlot, with aromas of black cherry, cassis, red licorice, plum and a hint of sage, balanced with notes from the oak aging, including vanilla, toffee and toasty oak. The light to medium tannies provide some heft for the wine, casing...
Lovely aromatics of Emperor Cherry, blackberry, and cedar in the nose underscored with a subtle hint of pencil lead shavings. Lush red fruits fill the mouth in increasing intensity finishing with plums and a pretty green thread over the background. The tannins are substantial but melting, offering more of a velvet...
Rich and ripe, our Merlot has an inviting black cherry and plum aroma leading to a burst of wildberry flavors on the palate. This wine was barrel aged to add complexity. Pair with roast turkey, pasta with tomato sauce, osso bucco or mild cheeses.
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.
Kenwood Merlot Sonoma 375ml 2003
Kenwood Vineyards creates its award-winning Sonoma County Merlot from vineyards located in the Sonoma, Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys. Grapes harvested in the cooler Sonoma Valley region are deep in color with intense berry flavors. Their Winemaker balances the blend with fruit from the warmer Dry Creek and Alexander Valley regions...
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...
Dark ruby color. Fully ripe plummy aromas with hints of dark chocolate, subtle herbs and black cherry herald similarly intense fruit flavors. Medium-full bodied, with a velvety texture and ripe, lush fruit balanced by subtle acidity and mild tannins. This Coastal Merlot is juicy and deep.
The 2005 Mirassou California Merlot displays luscious fruit flavors of black cherry and blackberry. These primary flavors are augmented with secondary flavors of vanilla, toasty oak and spices including clove and nutmeg. The addition of complementary varietals contributes to a velvety mouth feel and lingering, smooth finish. This wine is at...
Exotic aromas of pepper, black cherries and fresh plum are wrapped in subtle nuances of French vanilla. On the palate it has a rich and opulent mouth feel bursting with flavors of ripe fruit complimented by wonderfully integrated oak and supple tannins leading to a long, satisfying finish.
