The color of this Merlot is dense black cherry red. It has aromas of raspberry and black cherry, with a touch of vanilla, sweet tobacco and toasty oak. Rich flavors of bright blueberry and black cherry, are encompassed by a silky mouth-feel with hints of oak spice and a long finish....
Intense and concentrated, with rich berry, currant, leather, earth, mineral and floral scents, picking up a touch of mocha and currant. Finishes with chewy tannins. Drink now through 2009. 22,612 cases made. –JL - Rated 89, Wine Spectator
In Estancia’s quest to make a great Merlot they selected to include fruit from two regions. They chose cool-climate Monterey grapes for the exceptional texture they provide and Paso Robles for the rich California red berry characters that fruit from that region imparts in the finished wine. By blending fruit from...
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...
Meeker Handprint Merlot 2002 1.5L
Produced only in select years, the Winemaker's Handprint is what all Merlots strive to be. It has deep, dark color, and its full-blown cherry nose is surrounded by toasty French oak. On the palate you'll find sweet fruit of cherry and plum, with hints of leather, cola and vanilla. And the...
Meeker Handprint Merlot 2004 3L
Produced only in select years, the Winemaker's Handprint is what all Merlots strive to be. It has deep, dark color, and its full-blown cherry nose is surrounded by toasty French oak. On the palate you'll find sweet fruit of cherry and plum, with hints of leather, cola and vanilla. And the...
Simi Winery Merlot expresses the perfect combination of their vine-specific vineyard care and the meticulous attention paid to the details in the vineyard. The lavish attention each vine receives allows Simi's winemaking staff to practice winemaking with very minimal manipulation, resulting in wines that are true expressions of the diversity of...
Firm in structure, with tight, cedary currant, earth and cherry notes, turning dry. A style that will appeal to left-bank Bordeaux lovers. -Rated 87, Wine Spectator
Sterling Vineyards Merlot 1992 3L 3 Palms Vineyard
Three Palms Vineyard lies one-half mile southeast of the winery, on the outwash of Selby Creek where it spills out of Dutch Henry Canyon and across the Silverado Trail. For millennia, when Selby Creek flooded, rocks and small boulders were carried on to the vineyard, creating an alluvial fan soil type....
Sterling Vineyards Merlot 2000 3L Etched Bottle
The vintage season of 2000 started out on a very good note. Adequate rainfall followed by warm spring weather had the vines off to a good healthy start. Budbreak and bloom occurred at a more usual time than the two previous late years. Full bloom was from the third week of...
Toasted Head Merlot displays fragrant plum, cherry, and blackberry fruit aromas, with complementary scents of fresh herbs, vanilla, coffee, and toasted oak adding complexity. Medium-bodied and firmly structured on the palate, its fine depth of fruit and supple tannins make it both delightful on its own and a delicious accompaniment to...
Another perennial favorite, Wild Horse Merlot was popular before the Merlot craze even began. Paso Robles provides us with exceptional fruit that is typically more intense and structured than its cousin, Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is a wine that provides rich ripe fruit flavors balanced by bright acidity. The soft, rich...
Paso Robles provides us with exceptional Merlot fruit that is typically more intense and structured than its cousin, Cabernet Sauvignon. Wild Horse Merlot is a wine that provides rich ripe fruit flavors balanced by bright acidity. The soft, rich tannins, acidity and long finish make this wine an ageworthy contender.
