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2002 - J. Bookwalter Merlot (Limited Availability)	2002 - J. Bookwalter Merlot (Limited Availability) Check Latest Price *** 3 Bottles Remaining *** Our exclusive use of French oak barrels has married perfectly with our fruit sources to create a wine with intense aromatics and considerable texture. The wine exhibits aromas of ripe plums, licorice, mocha and coffee. Rich flavors of blackcurrant, brambleberry, chocolate ...
1999 - Liparita Cellars Napa Valley Merlot (Limited Availability)	1999 - Liparita Cellars Napa Valley Merlot (Limited Availability) Check Latest Price ···· 9 BOTTLES REMAINING ···· Over the years we have produced Merlot from vineyards that give us intense flavors and structure from a grape that is stereotyped as the soft, simple cousin to Cabernet Sauvignon. This year is no exception. With a combination of Carneros and hillside vineyards, this win ...
2002 - Leal Vineyards Estate Merlot (Limited Availability)	2002 - Leal Vineyards Estate Merlot (Limited Availability) Check Latest Price ***3 Bottles Remaining***Leal is quickly building a reputation for stylish, limited edition reds – this classic Merlot release is a case in point…Leal’s Winemaker “Griff” says: “Not your typical spaghetti Merlot, this is well extracted with very big fruit. It is a soft, creamy, jammy style – go ...
2002 - Dry Creek Vineyard Merlot (Limited Availability)	2002 - Dry Creek Vineyard Merlot (Limited Availability) Check Latest Price *** 10 Bottles Remaining***The 2002 Dry Creek Merlot is deep in color and intensity, this beautifully crafted Merlot is delicious in every way. Spicy, mocha-scented oak is immediately evident at first swirl of this wine along with currant and spice. Balanced and supple on the palate, ripe blackberry ...
2003 - Neyers Ranch Conn Valley Merlot	2003 - Neyers Ranch Conn Valley Merlot Check Latest Price It’s rare to find a cherry component in California Merlot, largely because of the crop size. In France, the crop is kept small by regulation. Not so in California, where the strong demand for Merlot has encouraged growers to maximize their yields. In 2003, there were approximately 50,000 acres of Me ...
2004 - Barnard Griffin Merlot	2004 - Barnard Griffin Merlot Check Latest Price This 2004 vintage Merlot is a worthy successor to the award winning 2003. The aromas of black cherries and red currants dominate the nose. There is a good dose of medium toasted European oak barrels. You see a great vintage in the 2004 with moderate tannins and good acid. ...
2001 - Barnett Vineyards Merlot Spring Mtn District (Limited Availability)	2001 - Barnett Vineyards Merlot Spring Mtn District (Limited Availability) Check Latest Price ···· 8 BOTTLES REMAINING ···· Founded in 1983, Barnett Vineyards is a family-owned winery located at 2,000’ elevation atop Spring Mountain. Barnett Vineyards is known for producing limited quantities of Spring Mountain wines. The winery is nestled high above the morning fog-filled Napa Valle ...
2003 - Matanzas Creek Merlot (Limited Availability)	2003 - Matanzas Creek Merlot (Limited Availability) Check Latest Price ***6 Bottles Remaining***The 2003 Matanzas Creek Merlot wine begins with a dark red ruby color along with a big, sweet nose of dark fruits intermixed with espresso roast. True to the nose, this wine’s palate is further described by François as complex, layered and opulent..revealing gorgeously melte ...
2002 - White Oak Napa Valley Merlot	2002 - White Oak Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price Dark, rich and chocolaty, with layers of mouth-coating mocha, currant, blackberry and coffee grounds, revealing extra dimensions of depth and complexity. Sharply focused, long and intense, with well-integrated tannins. ...
2004 - Barnett Vineyards Merlot	2004 - Barnett Vineyards Merlot Check Latest Price Aromas of red currant, brandied cherries and plum jam. There are spicy undertones of anise-clove, cedar box and cocoa powder, followed by a floral hint of jasmine. The palate is packed full of ripe raspberry and cherry flavors. A focused mid palate carries the fine grain tannins to a spicy clean fi ...
2003 - Miner Family Stagecoach Vineyard Merlot (Limited Availability)	2003 - Miner Family Stagecoach Vineyard Merlot (Limited Availability) Check Latest Price *** 10 Bottles Remaining***Challenged by the rocky volcanic soils of this mountainous vineyard site, the vines at Stagecoach produce fruit of extraordinary quality and intensity. This meticulously farmed property is hand-picked according to winemaker Gary Brookman’s specifications. Aromas of cassis ...
2004 - X Winery Merlot	2004 - X Winery Merlot Check Latest Price Aroma of dark cherry, blackberry, plum, menthol and brown sugar. Rich mouthfeel of cedar and coffee with well integrated tannins leading to a long finish of vanilla and black cherry ...
2003 - Stag’s Leap Merlot	2003 - Stag’s Leap Merlot Check Latest Price This is a full-bodied Merlot expressing black cherry, cocoa bean and rum-soaked raisin aromas. There are notes of black plum, nutmeg and vanilla cream on the mid-palate. The tannins are smooth and earthy and the wine is complete and balanced with a long finish that warms you in a soft wake of Englis ...
2004 - Ramsay Napa Valley Merlot	2004 - Ramsay Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price Nose – The nose is quintessential Merlot, with loads of tarry dark berry fruit and an understated but firm peppery note, along with sweet oak characteristics.Mouth – Lots of dark fruit and a wonderful countercurrent full of the bright nuances of plum, herb, sage, dill, and cassis. Well-balanced in t ...
2004 - Dry Creek Vineyard Merlot	2004 - Dry Creek Vineyard Merlot Check Latest Price At first swirl, this Dry Creek Valley Merlot presents wonderful dark ruby and cherry colors. Aromas of ripe black cherry and plum, with subtle notes of chocolate and cassis, provide a wonderful preview to the flavors that follow. Well integrated black cherry fruit on the palate mingles with hints of ...
2004 - Flora Springs Napa Valley Merlot	2004 - Flora Springs Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price Napa Valley Merlot remains consistent over the years and this vintage is no exception. It boasts full fruit characteristics of strawberry and cherry with a hint of raspberry and spiciness. A small amount of new oak barrels were used in the aging process, and we used a combination of French, American ...
2004 - Cartlidge and Browne Merlot (Limited Availability)	2004 - Cartlidge and Browne Merlot (Limited Availability) Check Latest Price *** 2 Bottles Remaining***Medium-full garnet in color, the wine’s aromas are principally ripe black currant and blueberry, bolstered by notes of cola, licorice, and unsweetened chocolate, as well as spicy oak. On the palate, the texture is firm but without powerful tannins, its flavors of cassi ...
2004 - Steltzner Vineyard Merlot, Stag’s Leap District	2004 - Steltzner Vineyard Merlot, Stag’s Leap District Check Latest Price One of the best from the Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, and for less. Chewy and rich, with a hint of creamy cherry and allspice. ...
2002 - Atalon Napa Valley Merlot	2002 - Atalon Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price Composition: 98% Merlot2% Cabernet SauvignonAlcohol: 13.7%Oak Aging: 20 months inmedium-plus toast 100% French oak ( 59% new)The 2002 is deep purple in color with intense aromas and flavors of cherry,pomegranate, ripe plums and blackberry.Herbal notes such as fresh basil, dried lavender, olives and ...
2003 - Barnard Griffin Merlot Reserve	2003 - Barnard Griffin Merlot Reserve Check Latest Price A modern-styled concoction of 40% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon boasting loads of soul and personality, this elegant, deep ruby/purple-colored effort exhibits plenty of crunchy delicious, black currant and cherry fruit, smoky, spicy characteristics, a hint of new wood, and lo ...
2003 - Twomey Napa Valley Merlot	2003 - Twomey Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price The 2003 Twomey Merlot is a robust, yet elegant wine that balances intense fruit with suppleness. It displays a garnet color and a complex nose of plum, blackberry, dark chocolate and a hint of bay leaves.It has a smooth, velvety mouth-feel that builds to a crescendo of fruit and chocolate flavors a ...
2004 - Darioush Signature Series Merlot	2004 - Darioush Signature Series Merlot Check Latest Price A classic wine for a classic varietal, the 2004 Darioush Signature Merlot displays an opulence and concentration that embodies the heritage of the famous Bordeaux right-bank Chateaux. Harvesting only intensely ripe fruit from the low yielding vineyards in both the valley floor and on Mt. Veeder prov ...
2002 - Etude Napa Valley Merlot	2002 - Etude Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price Intriguing notes of milk chocolate, wild berries and hints of roasted coffee beans lead to a medium-bodied entry filled with mocha and black cherries. Well balanced and structured, the tannins are ripe, round and mouth coating without being dry. Complex layers of Raspberry liqueur, café au lait, bla ...
2002 - B.R. Cohn Sonoma Valley Merlot	2002 - B.R. Cohn Sonoma Valley Merlot Check Latest Price The 2002 B.R. Cohn Sonoma Valley Merlot is a blend of the finest Merlot vineyards of the Sonoma Valley. This wine is blended with 8% Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Russian River Valley Cabernet Franc. The combination of this blend provides wonderful aromas and flavors of black cherry, ...
2003 - Duckhorn Howell Mountain Merlot	2003 - Duckhorn Howell Mountain Merlot Check Latest Price This is a softer interpretation of the traditional Howell Mountain bottling with a smooth and sumptuous tannin structure, followed by a ripe, fruity finish. The aroma is alluring with elements of blackberry, green olive, black pepper, tobacco, pencil lead, and enigmatic hints of forest floor. On the ...
2004 - Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Napa Valley Merlot (Pre-Release)	2004 - Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Napa Valley Merlot (Pre-Release) Check Latest Price *** Expected Arrival Spring 2008***This concentrated wine has a velvety texture, bright acidity, and firm, well-integrated tannins. The aroma is layered with red fruit, dried herbs, allspice, vanilla bean, and a hint of dust. On the palate, the flavors are dominated by dark red fruits, including rip ...
2004 - Frog’s Leap Napa Valley Merlot	2004 - Frog’s Leap Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price The eastern side of the Rutherford appellation is lined with deep clay soils that are the perfect place to grow great merlot. The 2004 Frog’s Leap Merlot is predominantly grown in these soils in the shadow of the Red Barn, yielding a wine of intensity and structure that needs no blending partner. Th ...
2002 - Strata Vineyards Merlot (Limited Availability)	2002 - Strata Vineyards Merlot (Limited Availability) Check Latest Price ***6 Bottles Remaining***The 2002 Merlot is deep and dense with aromas of black cherry, blueberry, chocolate, cinnamon and toasty sweet oak. On the palate, it’s lush and silky with deep, concentrated flavors of chocolate, black cherry and sweet oak; it’s excellently balanced for drinking n ...
2005 - Hahn Estates Monterey Merlot	2005 - Hahn Estates Monterey Merlot Check Latest Price Sweet aromas of black cherry and cassis underscored with delicate allspice from the French oak. Ripe dark fruits in the forepalate evolve into a wild mix of bittersweet chocolate and cherry. The lushness in the midpalate is indicative of the rich and resolved tannins this vintage yielded. The acidit ...
2005 - Owen Roe Yakima Valley Dubrul Vineyard Merlot	2005 - Owen Roe Yakima Valley Dubrul Vineyard Merlot Check Latest Price It’s made in a concentrated, structured and serious style, with Bordeaux-like minerality, pencil lead and tar notes that add depth and detail to the rich black cherry / black raspberry fruit component. Complex, lengthy and exquisitely balanced, this is approachable now and worthy of cellaring. ...
2005 - Walla Walla Valley Merlot	2005 - Walla Walla Valley Merlot Check Latest Price If you like a classic, rich, age-worthy Walla Walla Valley Merlot, this is it! This heavyweight Merlot contains 84% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards: Dwelley, Killian, LeFore, Pepper Bridge, Sagemoor Farms, Seven Hills, Spring Creek and Weinbau,eight jewels. The win ...
2004 - Ehlers Estate Merlot	2004 - Ehlers Estate Merlot Check Latest Price Estate Merlot is known as a Cab lover’s Merlot. The 16% Cabernet Sauvignon that has been cleverly blended in brings out a wonderful density and intense concentration in this wine. The rocky soils where this wine is grown produces many layers of fine tannins that meld well with the rich blackberry, b ...
2003 - Larkmead Firebelle Estate Meritage	2003 - Larkmead Firebelle Estate Meritage Check Latest Price Highly aromatic nose combines blackberry, violet and signature Larkmead dried herb, floral perfume. The palate is dense yet fresh and balanced. Intense black cherry and cassis flavors are supported by a strong sense of bright minerality and charcoal barrel elements. The broad mid-palate expands with ...
2005 - License Merlot by Joel Gott	2005 - License Merlot by Joel Gott Check Latest Price A license to party that is. This second-label wine from Zin expert Joel Gott is just begging for a BBQ party. Brambly berry aromatics call to mind last week’s blackberry picking and the jammy lusciousness calls to mind, well, California. Pretty darn rocking. ...
2003 - Regusci Estate Merlot	2003 - Regusci Estate Merlot Check Latest Price This Merlot is exceptionally intense and complex. Aromas of rose petals, caramel and clove come to the surface of the garnet colored Merlot. Lush fruit packed entry followed by well rounded soft tannins. The flavors are balanced and intertwined with cherry, vanilla and plum. ...
2005 - Cartlidge and Browne Merlot	2005 - Cartlidge and Browne Merlot Check Latest Price Medium-full garnet in color, the wine’s aromas are principally ripe black currant and blueberry, bolstered by notes of cola, licorice and unsweetened chocolate, as well as spicy oak. On the palate, the texture is firm but without powerful tannins, its flavors of cassis, black cherry and spice c ...
2004 - Chateau St Michelle Indian Wells Merlot	2004 - Chateau St Michelle Indian Wells Merlot Check Latest Price The 2004 Indian Wells Merlot displays ripe black cherry aromas and jammy flavors integrated with layers of star anise. This is a full bodied Merlot with a soft and round finish. ...
2005 - J. Bookwalter Columbia Valley Merlot	2005 - J. Bookwalter Columbia Valley Merlot Check Latest Price Continuing our long tradition of Merlot’s aged exclusively in small French oak barrels and blended with small amounts of Malbec and Petit Verdot, our 2005 Merlot displays our signature chocolate, espresso, bright cherry and clove aromatics. The wine enters the palate with sweet plum and cherry flav ...
2003 - Trefethen Estate Merlot	2003 - Trefethen Estate Merlot Check Latest Price Because Merlot flourishes in relatively cool growing regions with moist soils, it’s extremely well-suited to the ancient alluvial loams, temperate climate, and long growing season of our estate vineyard in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, a sweet climate zone between Napa’s warmer up-valley re ...
2002 - Chalk Hill Estate Merlot	2002 - Chalk Hill Estate Merlot Check Latest Price THE BENEFITS OF THE 2002 VINTAGE are the result of nearly two weeks of additional autumnal “hang time.” The aroma and flavor components in this vintage are forward and lush. The destemmed berries were allowed to progress in small tanks through a native yeast fermentation and persuaded to give up the ...
2004 - Pepper Bridge Merlot	2004 - Pepper Bridge Merlot Check Latest Price The 2004 Merlot is bright, featuring clean and luscious flavors of wild black cherries and dark plums with intriguing notes of whipped chocolate mousse, exotic spices and earth. Rich, layered and concentrated, this plush Merlot finishes with a smooth, refined elegance. ...
2004 - Rombauer Napa Valley Merlot	2004 - Rombauer Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price Rombauer Vineyards’ 2004 Napa Valley Merlot exhibits a ripe, juicy core of blueberry, plum, and black cherries that glide across the palate. Elegantly styled, this wine displays rich spice notes that highlight the fruit and add to the complexity of the wine. A full-bodied, round finish is accentuate ...
2003 - Veraison Krupp Vineyard Merlot	2003 - Veraison Krupp Vineyard Merlot Check Latest Price Black-cherry hue; powerful aromas of dark chocolates, black spices and boysenberries; complex and rich, pure flavors of black currant and kirsch, leather, spiced meats, sage and terroir. Great structure and silky, fine grained tannins, accompanied by creamy texture, result in a long supple finish. G ...
2005 - Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot	2005 - Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot Check Latest Price This complex artisan wine is produced using various barrel types and varietals to offer classic Merlot spice, ripe cherry fruit, and cocoa aromatics which persist on the palate. The balance of wood and black fruits creates a velvety, seductive finish. ...
2003 - Duckhorn Estate Grown Napa Valley Merlot	2003 - Duckhorn Estate Grown Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price This generous, positively mouth filling wine is long on extracted and very well-defined black-cherry fruit. It is sweetened by nicely placed oak and intimate notes of milk chocolate here and there, and, after a slightly fat start on the palate, it is solid, structured and shows balanced acids and ta ...
2005 - Shafer Napa Valley Merlot	2005 - Shafer Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price This Merlot comes with big scoops of red and black fruit aromas and flavors. I get fresh plums, sweet black cherries, currants, red licorice, a little pepper, and pleasing doses of fragrant earth, smoke, and minerality. ...
2004 - Paradigm Oakville Merlot	2004 - Paradigm Oakville Merlot Check Latest Price The 2004 Merlot shows ripe fruit, good depth and concentration, and overall balance. This big Merlot is wide open with aromas of black plums and nutmeg spice. Careful use of oak contributes sweet toasty notes layered amongst the bright fruit character for accent only. In the mouth, this wine is supe ...
2004 - Matanzas Creek Bennet Valley Merlot	2004 - Matanzas Creek Bennet Valley Merlot Check Latest Price A potpourri of fresh herbs, including thyme and sage, marry with dark boysenberries and velvety cherries in the nose. Distinctly spicy, the palate begins with clove and quince, followed by a long, smooth finish of blackberry and earth notes. Francois recommends that this Merlot be served slightly co ...
2003 - Murphy Goode Alexander Valley Merlot	2003 - Murphy Goode Alexander Valley Merlot Check Latest Price Winemaker David Ready Jr. Comments:The 2003 Murphy Goode Merlot is a wine "with power and elegance, an intense, fruit-forward wine with the structure and balance to age. Mouthwatering aromas of black cherry, fresh thyme and sweet oak announce the wine’s dense fruit’s flavors. This Merlot finishes ...
2003 - Stonestreet Alexander Valley Merlot	2003 - Stonestreet Alexander Valley Merlot Check Latest Price Subtle layers of spicy black fruit surrounded by notes of chocolate and coffee. The tannins are firm, smooth and round ...
2002- Freemark Napa Valley Merlot	2002- Freemark Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price This wine has an intense, deep, dark ruby color. The aroma is forward with a rich black cherry with some berry, plum and dark chocolate. There is a touch of oak and bay laurel, with intriguing cinnamon/nutmeg spiciness. This wine is full flavored with lots of depth and well integrated tannins. ...
2004 - Martin Ray Napa Valley Merlot	2004 - Martin Ray Napa Valley Merlot Check Latest Price The 2004 harvest was extremely favorable and produced a wealth of high quality fruit. A steady growing season with mild temperatures throughout the year allowed for the grapes to ripen to full maturity two weeks earlier than usual. These conditions, coupled with a rain-free ripening season, have res ...