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Christie Vineyards Merlot 2003, Alexander Valley

Christie Vineyards Estate 2003 Merlot comes from its small vineyard immediately adjacent to the winery on Limerick Lane, just south of Healdsburg. The slightly cooler climate and summer fog that visits the vineyard allow the grapes to develop cherry flavors while retaining acidity during ripening. This very approachable Merlot combines aromas and flavors of cherry with those of toasted oak and vanilla. 300 cases produced.

Price $28

Moshin Merlot 2005, Dry Creek Valley

Richly colored and flavorful – a Merlot lover’s fantasy of flavor. Full of dark fruits, cassis and cedar with great depth, mild tannins and firm structure. An excellent food wine! 500 cases produced.

Price $26

Cloverdale Ranch Merlot 2004, Alexander Valley

The 2004 Cloverdale Ranch Merlot delivers notes of toasty oak and cedar from the oak barrel aging, along with concentrated fruit flavors of strawberry, red cherry, and raspberry. This Merlot is excellent now but has the structure to develop beautifully and will continue to mature.

Price $28

Longboard Vineyards Merlot 2005, Dakine Vineyard, Russian River Valley

Dakine Vineyard is nestled at the bottom of an east-facing hill on Westside Road in Healdsburg. The vineyard's original owner obtained budwood from the "3 Palms" Merlot vineyard in Napa Valley and planted 3 acres on AXR1 Rootstock in 1988. The 2005 Merlot is lush with vanilla and blueberry aromas that lead to a generous mid-palate of full and sweet tannins, soy and dark chocolate flavors. The finish is long and slightly spicy – just the right amount!

Price $27

Waterbrook Merlot 2004, Columbia Valley

Known as the top producers of Merlot in the United States, Washington offerings boast deep concentrated berry flavors, firm structure and supple finishes. Plum blossom and soft talc make for a pleasant nose backed up by cinnamon, date and fig flavors, appearing modestly among juicy ripe black cherry and boysenberry gliding into a seamless finish.

Price $27

Dashe Cellars Merlot 2004, Iron Oak Rancy, Potter Valley

The nose is perfumed with black cherry, chocolate, vanilla, lavender, and a hint of French oak. In the mouth, the fruit contains classic elements of black cherry, cassis, chocolate, and vanilla. The quality of the grapes the complexity and intensity of the fruit make this a wine to savor with your favorite meal.

Price $32

Easton Merlot 2000, Shenandoah Valley

This Merlot comes from a distinctive, low-yielding vineyard that was planted in 1972 in the heart of California's Shenandoah Valley. These mountain vines produce intensely-flavored fruit that create a wine that is rich, complex, and elegant. The wine exhibits characteristically St.-Émilion like styling with hints of cedar, exotic tea, and plush plummy berry fruit. Two week fermentation with a special Bordelaise yeast strain, all hand-punched in the vat, and 18 months in French cooperage. Bottled unfiltered. See what a real Merlot should taste like.

Price $26

Three Saints Estate Merlot 2004, Santa Ynez Valley

Full aromas of black cherry and plum are accented by the characteristic licorice note we find in all of Merlots of this area. This lush and generous wine offers up juicy flavors of black fruit, wild cherry and plum and an earthy undertone that is the hallmark of the Star Lane Vineyard. Rich and velvety in texture, the 2004 Three Saints Merlot is delicious presently and will reward a few years of careful cellaring.

Price $24

Woodward Canyon Merlot 2006, Nelms Road, Walla Walla Valley

The 2006 vintage was another very warm one for Washington State and this 2006 Merlot reflects that. This wine offers beautifully ripe fruit with flavors of dried ripe cherries and subtle aromas of spice, cut leaf tobacco, mocha and vanilla. The texture is soft and silky and the finish is sweet, generous and long. This red wine is meant for food and is fantastic with pasta, fine cheese or even cheeseburgers, for that matter. While there is ample fruit to age this wine for several years it has been produced to enjoy young. With proper storage this wine should age for three to five years.

Price $25

Madrigal Merlot 2003, Napa Valley

Madrigal vineyard has a long history of developing and growing many prized Napa Valley Merlot vineyards. Their passion for the subject and experience in the vineyards can be tasted in this wonderful Napa Valley Merlot. A perfume of preserved sweet cherry, baked plum and creamy oak carries over to a lush, round mouthful of juicy black fruit. Delicious from start to finish with the big ripe fruit you expect from Napa Valley reds, fine acidity to keep things focused and long vanilla infused finish that keeps you coming back for more. Well suited to a wide variety of foods, try it with duck breast over the coals, beef filet or even grilled wild Salmon steaks with a rich red wine reduction. This Merlot will drink beautifully for many years!

Price $34

Vina Cobos "La Garto" Merlot 2006, Mendoza, Argentina (Paul Hobbs Imports)

From Paul Hobbs Vina Cobos Winery in Mendoza, Argentina we’ve found a great Merlot – the 2006 Lagarto Merlot. From the foot of the Andes Mountains comes this beautiful Merlot – bright red/purple in color and fragrant with blueberry and Asian spice, this is a harmonious wine that fills the mouth with rich, elegant and well-delineated flavors of blackberry, cloves, graphite and vanilla. Supple tannins round out this luxurious and structured offering.

Price $24

Keenan Merlot 2004, Napa Valley

Keenan Winery is located in Spring Mountain District , high in the Mayacamas mountain range above the town of Saint Helena. Fifteen acres of Merlot vines have been planted in the rocky soils surrounding the winery, and it is these vines that produce some of the finest Merlot in Napa. Deep dark, brooding ruby color with a black streak; powerful, full-blown ripe fruit aromas with a suggestion of mountainous earth notes, and a fine hint of sweet barrel accents. This wine has excellent depth and definition of fruit - medium to full bodied, tannic and driven with strong density and strength, finely structured for a big boy. There is an excellent concentration of fruit with a long finish. The resulting wine shows intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and cassis. Complex nuances of cocoa and coffee bean emerge as the wine opens up. This is a “big” Merlot that will age for many years to come.

Price $39

Pezzi King Merlot "Susie's Reserve" 2003,

Dark ruby color, with multiple layers of flavors that cascade on the palate in a fountain of delicious tastes - black raspberry and cherry, spicy cinnamon, mocha and incense. Well structured and balanced, climaxing with finesse and elegance. Try this wine with Roasted Veal Chops with Grapes. Best of Class, Gold Medal – LA International Wine & Spirits.

Price $32

Michel-Schlumberger Merlot 2004, Dry Creek Valley

Several years ago, Michel-Schlumberger planted new selections of Merlot imported from Bordeaux. They promised outstanding color and vivid expression of the aromatic herb, fruit, and spice flavors unique to Merlot. The 2004 vintage benefits in its deep color, rich texture and an engaging aromatic profile. To further expand the flavor profile, they included a little Malbec, with its unique expansive fruit and an even deeper color. Merlot from their hillside has always made a classic wine, a wine that improves dramatically with even a few years in the bottle. In the great 2004 vintage, that structure is significant. It will age well and will take only a few months to “loosen up” for early enjoyment. The fruit aroma is forward and well defined, balanced with a spicy aromatic element that suggests cedar. Try it with beef or a savory stew that includes the earthy flavors of winter vegetables.

Price $29

Reynolds Family Merlot 2004, Stag's Leap

From the celebrated Stags Leap District, this elegant Merlot has a nose of plump blueberries, dark cherries and big juicy blackberries surrounded by crushed violets, plums and a hint of rosemary. Pop a cork with family and friends.

Price $39

Truchard Estate Merlot 2004, Carneros

This Merlot is harvested from five separate hillside locations throughout the Truchard Estate Vineyard. The wines from these hillsides each have their own identity, and each contributes different characteristics to the final blend. Cabernet Franc is added in to provide additional softness and complexity. The 2003 Merlot has rich aromas of blackberry, floral blueberry, and cherry; highlighted with cedar, violets, and subtle mint. The mouth is smooth – ripe plum, red currants, and sweet vanilla. Velvety tannins coat the palate, and provide a long spicy finish of dried red fruits.

Price $34

Zolo Merlot 2005, Mendoza, Argentina

This Merlot is the result of the combination of exceptional fruit coming from Argentina's most prized high-elevation vineyards with their legendary attention to winemaking detail and innovation. This wine is elegant and supple, featuring rich chocolate and fruit flavors complimented by vanilla and toasty oak. Velvet tannins and impressive finish. Great wine – great value!

Price $15

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