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Merlot
Wonderful intensity of fruit, with a vivid array of black currant, cocoa, violet and smoky aromas that lead to a full-bodied mid-palate marked by ripe blackberry flavors. Rich and complex, yet pure and focused, with supple tannins that provide a silky and prolonged finish. more
BN#423623
Intense, late summer fruit flavors are a hallmark of the Desert Wind Merlot. The wine is full-bodied and rich with ripe flavors of dark fruit and berries. Winemaker Greg Fries uses oak and patience to bind these qualities into a well-integrated and supple wine. Our Merlot pairs well with full-flavored ... more
BN#295780
Arietta Claret is a blend of Bordeaux varietals sourced primarily from vineyards farmed on Howell Mountain by David Abreu. This year’s wine also includes Merlot from Arietta’s "N" Block on the Hudson Ranch in Napa/Carneros. The final blend is 68% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot. The 2005 ... more
BN#217194
Wow! What a big time sleeper of the vintage. This delicious, full-bodied wine behaves more like a classified growth than a generic Bordeaux Superieur. It possesses a dense purple color as well as notes of black raspberries, licorice, graphite, and cassis, wonderful intensity, purity, richness, and overall balance, and a ... more
BN#295514
The 2008 growing season has produced a particularly complex and complete expression of Napa Valley Merlot, combining bright, lifted red fruit elements with darker, more extracted layers. This depth is on display in the aromatics, where notes of Asian spice, red currant, plum and blueberry crisp are supported by a ... more
BN#419856
Color: Dark ruby.
Aroma: Black pepper and tobacco aromas swirl around the cherry cola core.
Taste: Wonderful vanilla, roasted nut and caramel oak flavors truly complement all the beautiful rich cherry fruit. more
BN#443001
BN#264612
For years, Winemaker Daniel Baron dreamed of making a California Merlot with a French sensibility. Twomey’s flagship Napa Valley Merlot is the result of his vision, balancing the soft fruitiness that makes Merlot so appealing with the depth and concentration that characterize Merlots of true distinction. Robust yet elegant, it ... more
BN#420028
The 2009 Merlot includes 6-7% Cabernet Sauvignon as well as 1% Malbec. It may turn out to be the finest of these three vintages. Shafer had a very strong 2009 harvest that winemaker Elias Fernandez claims will be their best vintage of the last decade (very high praise given what ... more
BN#427460
This plum colored Merlot expresses Bordeaux-like aromatics such as ripe cassis and sweet leather, yet still maintains the forward ripe cherry fruit that the Napa Valley is known for. The palate is very forward with generous and supple black cherry, ripe plum and integrated tannins, making this wine an ageworthy ... more
BN#433993
Youthful bright purple hues highlight the medium ruby color of the 2010 McManis Family Vineyards Merlot. Magnanimous Red Currant, and Rasperry are intertwined with whispers of dark berry pie filling. Juicy and concentrated, the lively mix of fruit flavors are accompanied by the pleasant addition of Milk Chocolate, which has ... more
BN#436189
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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