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MERLOT

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In California and Washington, Merlot was initially planted as a blending grape, but in the late 1970s, it began to stand on its own as a variety and has been continually gaining popularity.  High-quality Merlot wines are medium to dark red in color, rich and fruity with characteristics of black currant, cherry and mint.

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fine merlot choices...

181 Lodi 2007 Merlot181 Lodi 2007
$9.99
181 Merlot is a lavish expression of classic Bordeaux-style Merlot, bursting with plush tannins and sumptuous notes of black cherry, vanilla, stone fruit and toast. Flavors of currant and spicy cedar end with a lingering, luxurious finish.

Charles Krug Napa Valley 2008Charles Krug Napa Valley 2006
$19.99
Our Peter Mondavi Family Merlot expresses wild berry and blueberry aromas, with a touch of roasted pecans. An artful blend composes this balanced wine giving it a chewy texture and an intense yet lengthy finish. Careful pruning and handling of the fruit during the year allowed for the best flavor, color and seed maturity at harvest. Our Merlot is enjoyable today as well as 4 to 6 years in your cellar.

J Lohr Paso Robles 2007J Lohr Merlot Paso Robles 2007
$15.99
Dark crimson with a vibrant hue. Aromas of black cherry and blackberry fruit are framed with a signature, light chestnut oak note to complement the flavors of currant and cranberry. The addition of Malbec and Petit Verdot bring characteristic bright notes to an already flavorful wine. Our J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot is medium-bodied with firm and structured tannins, with a finish that is bright and activates the palate. Enjoy now or within ten years, with pork roast in a plum reduction sauce, or baked or roasted chicken. -Winemaker

Murphy Goode Alexander ValleyMurphy Good
Alexander Valley 2009
$15.99

This is not your run of the mill wimpy Merlot. It's sourced from bench and hillside vineyards, where the grapes struggle in character-building conditions.  Intense fruit and, by extension, a more concentrated and intense wine. In it, you'll find blackberry, bay and thyme flavors combined with abundant and rich tannins, all on top of the signature soft, silky Merlot texture.

 

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