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WE 88
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88 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$20 list] Soft and polished, with a subtle herbaceousness, this Merlot has nice cherry and red currant flavors, enhanced with smoky cedar. The tannins are rich and refined. Should age well for up to six years. (Nov 2008)"
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WE 87
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87 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$20 list] A lovely Merlot, soft and supple. Shows a fine balance of cherry fruit, herbs and sweet oak, with modest alcohol and dusty tannins. Very nice and elegant. (Dec 2009)"
Producer notes: "Anyone who thinks Merlot is a lightweight has never tried this one. The 2007 is a well-structured wine with the kind of characteristics often ascribed to Cabernet. Those characteristics are the result of the unique qualities of the five vineyards on the valley's southern end that provided the fruit for the 2007. The heavier soils in each of the vineyard sites allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and develop a wide range of flavors. What you will find here is a lush Merlot with aromas of black cherry, plum, blackberry and cassis. In the glass are big flavors of plum, vanilla and dark cherry. On those occassions when you are about to reach for a Cab to serve with a particular dish, try this Merlot. You'll be surprised how good a partner it is."
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Producer notes: "Ariel 2007 California Merlot offers all of the benefits of a red wine, with less than half of one percent alcohol. The grapes were grown in San Luis Obispo county, from vineyards known for superior Merlot production. Ariel California Merlot has aromas of cherry, raspberry and cassis, combined with a white chocolate, clove and oak bouquet from the barrel aging. At its optimum maturity two years after bottling, it can be enjoyed immediately or held for up to seven years. Ariel Merlot is the ideal accompaniment to beef, lamb and wild game dishes."
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Producer notes: "Merlot (77%), Syrah (9%), Cabernet Sauvignon (14%). Our Merlot, deep garnet in color, has rich black cherry fruit aromas, with hints of eucalyptus and oak. The addition of Clone 6 Cabernet sauvignon adds structure to the wine, giving a Cabernet-like mouthfeel, while the Syrah adds sweet fruit to the finish. Soft tannins balance well with good fruit acidity and concentrated fruit flavors to yield a wine that will develop well with several years of aging. A rich, concentrated, full-bodied Merlot with a lingering finish and supple mouthfeel."
Not yet reviewed; 2005 vintage rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast: "Soft, juicy and sweet in fruity essence, this polished Merlot brims with flavors of cherries, red currants, licorice, toffee and Asian spices. It’s a full-bodied red wine to drink now with a nice steak. (Jun 2009)"
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Producer notes: "90% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. The 2007 vintage is accessible and balanced to accompany with a wide range of dishes. This vintage of Merlot is concentrated, with smoky oak notes from a mix of mostly French and a bit of American barrels. The flavors and aromas are forward, perfumed plush red fruit, and ripe without being overpowering -- a wine that compliments food. There is also a touch of cedar from the oak barrels. The combination of structure, depth and richness makes this 2007 Merlot drinkable now but it could easily age if you can wait. 415 cases produced."
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Producer notes: "Our 2006 Merlot impresses right off the bat with pretty black cherry and dark plum aromas that gain complexity from subtle earth, hazelnut, black tea, cocoa and toasty oak tones. On the beautifully structured palate, the wine offers pure, concentrated, black cherry and plum flavors balanced by bright acidity and round, supple tannins, concluding in a long, elegant finish that showcases a refreshing minerality and savory black-tea spice tone. Delicious now, this cool-vintage Merlot will blossom further with another 2-3 years of bottle age."
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Producer notes: "Our 2007 Merlot boasts richly fruity aromas of ripe black plum and cherry fruit, complemented by savory roasted herb and toasted oak scents. Soft and open on the palate, with a round, luxurious texture and supple, seamless tannins, the wine’s lush black cherry and plum flavors culminate in a long, delectable finish brightened by a youthfully flinty, mineral-y tone. Sumptuous, elegant and beautifully balanced, this classic Napa Valley Merlot makes delicious drinking now, but will profit from another 2-3 years of bottle age. 90% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec. Barrel aged 18 months in French oak (42% new). Alcohol 14.2%."
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Producer notes: "If velvet had a flavor this would be it. Bittersweet chocolate, dark Italian cherries. Sweet rose petals with a firm, satiny finish. Pure Washington Merlot. HELL YEAH!"
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WA 89
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89+ points Jay MIller (Wine Advocate): "Deep crimson-colored, the nose displays plenty of spice notes along with a slight herbal component. Full-bodied on the palate, this smooth-textured, savory effort has enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. Drink it through 2018. (Oct 2009)"
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WS 90
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90 points Wine Spectator: "Firm, focused and juicy with dark berry and floral aromas and flavors, lingering on the ripe, toasty, refined finish. Drink now through 2014. (2/28/10)"
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Light and refreshing with currant and blackberry flavors. Soft with layers of cherry and bright cedar.
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Producer notes: "86% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. This Napa Valley Merlot is blended to offer the complexity and balance of a young wine, while embodying the diversity of the whole Napa Valley appellation. This wine is medium-bodied and balanced with a smooth entry, integrated soft tannins, and a long finish. The aroma is lifted with raspberry, red currant, blueberry, cherry cola, and delicate spice. The flavors are polished with blackberry, plum, black cherry, toast, and a hint of herb."
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CG 95
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95 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "If one looks at the technical data for this wine, it is less ripe than the '85, but its character is fuller, richer, more opulent in the nose and at the center of its flavors. And, to our taste, it has aged extremely well. Because of its acidity, we would drink it up before the fruit fades and the typical sour edge of the older wines creeps in, but make no mistake, this is first rate Merlot in its middle years, and it is one of our favorites from the tasting. (Oct 2002)"
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83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon. 290 cases produced.
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Producer notes: "The 2007 Merlot opens with fresh cherry and currant aromas which are underscored with subtle notes of chocolate. Ripe flavors of cherry, cassis and plum are laced with hints of dried herbs and cigar box. The wine’s connection to its Rutherford appellation is reflected in the understated essence of earth and dust. Generous and plump, this wine’s lush texture is balanced with a delicate acidity that promises a long, memorable finish. Perfect with your favorite steak or roast duck"
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Wine Spectator: "[$42 list] Soft and supple, displaying dusty cedar and red currant aromas, with elegant, well-focused plum, espresso and roasted dill flavors. Drink now through 2012. (3/31/09)"
Producer notes: "This is a Cabernet lover’s Merlot blended from four of our organically-grown vineyards. Mouth coating flavors of plums, black tea and cocoa powder are backed with a nice tannin structure to make this a perfect wine with beef tenderloin, rack of lamb or barbecued pork."
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Producer notes: "The 2006 Foreshadow Merlot's aromatics are complex and show sandalwood, resin, spice, Bing Cherries, violets and subtle dried herbs. It enters the palate slightly sweet, has a full, round mid palate and shows flavors of roasted caramel, red currants, figs and cherries that are accented by graphite and a scorched earth minerality. A medium to long finish that is layered with smooth, fine grained tannins. Cellar 5-8 years. 95% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot."
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Producer notes: "80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot in this blend is from several premium vineyards including: Klipsun; Dionysus; Pepper Bridge Vineyard; our Estate Seven Hills Vineyard; Stone Tree; Weinbau; Candy Mountain; Loess Vineyard and Katherine Leone. Rich with aromatic aromas of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon, this spicy Merlot shows red cherry fruit, black plum, blackberry and dark fruit flavors encased in a peppery, chocolate, black cherry finish."
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Wine & Spirits: "[$30 list] Bright plum scents lead with a topnote of white pepper and a hint of tobacco leaf. Its black cherry flavors are marked by a plum-skin bitterness, with a peppery acidity marking the finish. (Oct 2009)"
Producer notes: "80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich with aromatic aromas of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon, this spicy Merlot shows red cherry fruit, black plum, blackberry and dark fruit flavors encased in a peppery, chocolate, black cherry finish."
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WE 96
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'Enthusiast 100 of 2008' and 96 points Wine Enthusiast: "This bright, aromatic, vivid wine opens with a bowlful of berries and cherries. There is plenty of acid under the ripe fruit, which takes center stage at the moment. The significant addition of Carmenère (from the Seven Hills vineyard) adds black pepper to the engaging mix of flavors. Despite its youth, the flavors persist for a remarkably long finish." Merlot 76%, Cabernet Sauvignon 13%, Carmenere 8%, Petit Verdot 4%.
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WA 92
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96 points Wine Enthusiast: "This is 100% varietal, from the Loess, Seven Hills, Pepper Bridge, and Mill Creek Upland vineyards. A deep, intense take on Merlot, it's so dark and concentrated that it dances on the edge of bitterness, but in a style reminiscent of the finest Italian Merlots, that use that flavor to define and elucidate a dark and potent wine. In the mouth it fills out with luscious cherry and plum and blackberry fruit, baking chocolate, coconut and nougat. Yet it remains sleek and stylish, with a strong licorice note. Cellar Selection. (Aug 2010)"
92 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Merlot (100%) spent 15 months in a mix of new and used French oak. It exhibits an aromatic array of smoke, spice box, violets, black cherry, and black raspberry. Elegant on the palate with excellent volume, concentrated, spicy flavors, and a hint of minerality, it has enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years and will offer a drinking window extending from 2013 to 2022 if not longer. (Aug 2010)"
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WS 92
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92 points Wine Spectator: "[$75 list] Tight as a drum, but rich and deeply structured underneath. Shows aromas of black currant, mineral and spice, with intense blackberry, espresso and toasty oak flavors that end with firm tannins. Best from 2009 through 2012. 500 cases made. (6/30/08)"
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WS 93
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93 points Wine Spectator: "Firm and tightly wound, but full of vim and vigor, with aromas of plum, mocha and dill that lead to rich yet dense, complex flavors of red currant, roasted anise and espresso. Finishes with ripe, muscular tannins. Best from 2010 through 2015. 225 cases made. (2/28/09)"
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IWC 91
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94 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2005 Pedestal features the peripatetic Michel Rolland. His wine is 80% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Cabernet Franc aged for 22 months in 85% new French oak. Deep crimson-colored, it offers an enticing perfume of toasty new oak, pencil lead, spice box, clove, allspice, red currants and black cherry. Seamless on the palate, the wine has gobs of ripe, savory flavors, well-concealed tannin, excellent aging potential, and a long, pure finish. It will provide much pleasure between 2012 and 2025. Long Shadows is the brainchild of Alan Shoup, longtime CEO of Chateau Ste-Michelle. It is a consortium of seven different labels, each with its own star winemaker who has a 25% share in the brand. The concept is that each 'is dedicated to producing a single Columbia Valley wine representing a ‘best of type’ that reflects the winemaker’s signature style."
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Not yet reviewed. 2006 vintage rated 90 points by Wine & Spriits: "A big, rich red with tart cherry flavors and sweet tannins, this finishes clean. For hanger steak and fries."
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Producer notes: "The 2008 vintage Marilyn Merlot is the 24th release of this fine wine. It is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was aged in 100% oak barrels, 35% of which were new for this vintage. Aromas of Herbes de Provence, primarily thyme and lavender complement the oak components of vanilla and smoke from the wood. Moderate alcohol and good acidity make this wine a good pairing with fine foods. Vineyard locations for this wine are from our longtime growers in Yountville and Oakville regions of the Napa Valley (Yountmill Vineyard 88%, Beckstoffer Vineyard 12%). The striking and glamorous image of Marilyn Monroe in a purple, shoulderless cocktail dress is from photos done for the release of The Asphalt Jungle in 1950, a film noir classic for which John Huston was nominated for an Oscar and in which Marilyn plays to perfection her role as the mistress of a crooked attorney."
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Wine Enthusiast: "Quite rich, this Merlot shows real Napa character in the ripe fruit and quality of the tannins. It brims with blackberry, currant, cherry and herb flavors, and feels well-structured and distinguished in the mouth. Best now. (Jun 2009)"
Producer notes: "87% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. This Merlot displays notes of black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, roasted coffee and bramble. On the palate, the wine has a fruit forward entry with round chewy tannins. The finish is complex and lingering. Our favorite food pairings include cassoulet and sharp cheeses. Alcohol 14.8%."
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Producer notes: "Plum, blackberry and spice, a big pull out the stops wine loaded with flavor. 'Best Merlot in Paso Robles'."
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Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Merlot DuBrul Vineyard was aged in 40% new oak. It displays a perfume of cedar, spice box, cassis, cherry blossom, and black cherry. Soft and easy-going, this is a savory, spicy effort meant for near-term drinking. (Aug 2010)"
Producer notes: "What made this wine was in winemaker’s speak -- hang time. As these clusters hung into the third week of September they arrived at physiological ripeness when our northern days had gotten considerably shorter. With the fruit ripening in comparatively cool temperatures all the flavor esters and color in the skins were elevated resulting in fullest flavor, cooler, almost perfect pH/acid balance; each harbingers of age worthiness. This combined with Hugh Shiels masterful grape growing and a site that competes on the world’s stage for Merlot and you have this wine. I just tasted the 1999 vintage which is very youthful -- upon release I wrote -- "this wine is powerful, super-intense, and should age well into the next decade." Now I have to say that it will age well into this decade as well. 163 cases made."
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RP 94
IWC 92
CG 91
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94 points Robert Parker: "The 2005 Merlot is looking sensational, and far better than I thought last year. There are 3,000 cases of this wine, which is aged in 85% new Taransaud barrels. Blended with 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine reveals distinctive black cherry and berry notes intermixed with chocolate, mocha, caramel, and scorched earth. The wine is full-bodied, fleshy, but has underlying acidity and a long, layered finish. This wine can be drunk now or cellared for another 15+ years."
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RP 91
CG 91
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91 points Robert Parker: "[$60 list] The 2007 Merlot is a sumptuous, round, silky, generous, delicious effort offering plenty of berry fruit, mocha, and chocolatey undertones. Like so many wines that have emerged from this Spring Mountain vineyard, it offers delicious drinking. Enjoy it over the next 7-8 years. (Dec 2009)"
91 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "Deeply fruited, impressively filled with a very keen sense of dark, well-ripened cherries that indelibly marks it as Merlot, Paloma's latest is an especially well-balanced working that is at once very rich, refined and remarkably polished. It does show a streak of fine-grained finishing tannins, but there is nothing so coarse as to raise any worries, and the wine's fruit eases its way past a bit of last-minute astringency. As good Merlot will, this one might tempt early drinking, but it has a long life before it and should evolve for years to come. (Sep 2010)"
Producer notes: "Complex aromas of black berry fruits, black stone fruits, chocolate, tobacco, spice and floral notes with a mineral overtone. On the palate the wine has a big silky mouth feel, well balanced, with flavors of berries, fruit, cocoa, cassis, and spice, and a long spicy finish. Fruit tannins are big, but not harsh and are well integrated with the strong fruit component."
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Producer notes: "92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc. The 2006 Paradigm Merlot has aromas of red plums, cedar and spice. It is pure in its aromas and has flavors that match. It is soft across the palate with lingering plumy fruit, light dusty tannins and a balanced lively acidity. This is a medium body Merlot, easy to drink, and will go great with many foods. 1,239 cases produced."
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Producer notes: "100% Merlot. The 2006 Parcel 41 Merlot exhibits a sweet nose of berries, chocolate, mocha and smoky oak. Deep, rich and chewy with loads of licorice and blackberrberry/currant fruit and its beautiful integration of acidity and tannin make it an excellent value that can be enjoyed for the next 7-8 years."
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Not yet reviewed; 2007 vintage rated 92 points by Robert Parker: "The 2007 Merlot (91% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) boasts a dense purple color as well as a gorgeously sweet perfume of white chocolate, coffee beans, plums, black currants, and a hint of mocha. Full-bodied and dense with layers of fruit and glycerin as well as a sumptuous texture, this terrific wine can be drunk over the next 10-15+ years. (Dec 2009)"
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94 points Wine Spectator: "Lush and rich, yet impeccably structured, with bold red currant and toasty mocha aromas and layered flavors of ripe plum, loamy earth and spice, finishing with big but ripe tannins. Drink now through 2015. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. (6/15/10)"
92 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Merlot, which comes from both Napa and Sonoma fruit (the Pride Mountain vineyards are split by the county line), exhibits a dense purple color as well as abundant chocolate and berry fruit notes, medium to full body, and great freshness, length, and depth. It is a heady, succulent style of Merlot to drink over the next 7-10 years. (Dec 2009)"
92 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "From its intense, deeply filled aromas of caramel, chocolate, ripe berries, tobacco and coffee to its dramatic and highly extracted flavors, this wine goes right to the brink in terms of richness and power without quite going over the edge. It is hefty stuff by any and all standards, but it is overly heavy and is nicely balanced for the big wine that it is. Its slightly abrasive, tannin-laced finish tags it as one to let rest in the cellar, but its potential for five or more years of growth is beyond question. (Mar 2010)"
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Producer notes: "Rich, concentrated aromas of deep black plum and gingerbread, with a hint of black licorice and cinnamon. Vibrant cherry flavors on a full tilt youthful tannic structure... This Merlot is packed with flavor and texture that has the durability of long term ageing."
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Producer notes: "Rombauer Vineyards' 2005 Napa Valley Merlot bursts with cherry, ripe plum, and spice aromas. Tannins are deftly interwoven through a core of plum, with layers of dark berries shaded with hints of cocoa. The wine lingers on the palate with fruit and moderate tannins. It drinks well now but will improve further with age. 18 months in American and French oak. 77% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon."
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'Best Buy', Wine & Spirits: "[$17 list] A blueberry-scented merlot, this simple wine follows a relatively thin red line of flavor through the finish. A light red for people who like a glass before dinner. (Apr 2010)"
Producer notes: "Our Napa Valley Merlot displays lush aromas and silky flavors of ripe black cherry, plum and mocha. On the palate the wine demonstrates those same fruit flavors with an integrated mid-palate of sweet oak and tannins that finishes with a lingering and full finish. 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot."
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Producer notes: "90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot. Our Napa Valley Merlot displays lush aromas and silky flavors of ripe black cherry, plum and mocha. On the palate the wine demonstrates those same fruit flavors with an integrated mid-palate of sweet oak and tannins that finishes with a lingering and full finish."
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91 points Wine Spectator: "Rich and rambunctious, with black raspberry and spicy vanilla aromas leading to lively red currant, pepper and toasty oak flavors that suggest patience is warranted. Best from 2009 through 2012. 627 cases made."
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Producer notes: "This 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Gold Medal Winning Merlot has an intense garnet color. A ripe blackberry aroma leads to hints of cassis and plum on the entry, and finishes with refined tandins and cedar."
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92 points Wine Spectator: "Dark and muscular, with blackberry and graphite aromas and youthful, concentrated black cherry and mocha fruit that show notes of roasted herb, with a hint of game. (4/30/10)"
90 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Merlot (a 10,000-case cuvee that includes 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) may be the finest Merlot I have ever tasted from Shafer. Reasonably priced for a Napa Valley Merlot, it is characterized by elegance and substance. Its dark ruby/purple hue is followed by notes of wood spice, forest, flowers, berries, mocha, and wood smoke, medium to full body, sweet tannins, and good freshness. Enjoy it over the next 12+ years. (Dec 2009)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Moderately saturated red-ruby. Restrained but nuanced nose offers plum, redcurrant, tobacco and nutty oak. A nicely balanced, penetrating midweight with modest flesh but a silky texture and intriguing, understated redcurrant and mocha flavors. This young wine relies as much on its acids as on its suave tannins for structure. Finishes with good persistence and subtle soil tones. (May/Jun 2010)"
90 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Very ripe, very sweet and awash in very obvious oak, this outgoing wine embraces the Shafer style to a "tee". It is full, fat and fleshy on the palate with layers of mocha, black cherries, vanilla and cream running its length, but it is also a bit hot at the finish with a rise in last-minute tannins that says it would be wise to set it aside for a few years despite its many immediate appeals. (Mar 2010)"
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92 points Wine Spectator: "Dark and muscular, with blackberry and graphite aromas and youthful, concentrated black cherry and mocha fruit that show notes of roasted herb, with a hint of game. (4/30/10)"
90 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Merlot (a 10,000-case cuvee that includes 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) may be the finest Merlot I have ever tasted from Shafer. Reasonably priced for a Napa Valley Merlot, it is characterized by elegance and substance. Its dark ruby/purple hue is followed by notes of wood spice, forest, flowers, berries, mocha, and wood smoke, medium to full body, sweet tannins, and good freshness. Enjoy it over the next 12+ years. (Dec 2009)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Moderately saturated red-ruby. Restrained but nuanced nose offers plum, redcurrant, tobacco and nutty oak. A nicely balanced, penetrating midweight with modest flesh but a silky texture and intriguing, understated redcurrant and mocha flavors. This young wine relies as much on its acids as on its suave tannins for structure. Finishes with good persistence and subtle soil tones. (May/Jun 2010)"
90 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Very ripe, very sweet and awash in very obvious oak, this outgoing wine embraces the Shafer style to a "tee". It is full, fat and fleshy on the palate with layers of mocha, black cherries, vanilla and cream running its length, but it is also a bit hot at the finish with a rise in last-minute tannins that says it would be wise to set it aside for a few years despite its many immediate appeals. (Mar 2010)"
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Producer notes: "92% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot. Aromas of earth, dried herbs and cherry. On the palate, medium body, lush fruit flavors and balanced acidity with a long finish that has a tingle and a tang and starts the evening with a bang."
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Producer notes: "Merlot is NOT Cabernet. Thinner skinned and earlier ripening than the other great Claret varieties, it needs a cooler growing site to slow down sugar development, allowing flavor ripeness to catch up. That is why we like our Mt. George vineyard which gives our Merlot its oily herbal and black berry fruit flavors with a serious core of tannin for body. Aromas of earth, dried herbs and cherry. On the palate, medium body, lush fruit flavors and balanced acidity with a long finish that has a tingle and a tang."
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Producer notes: "94% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc. Our 2004 Twomey Merlot is an elegant, concentrated wine that balances delicacy and expression of fruit. It has a dark ruby color and a complex nose of black cherry, raspberry, violets and dark chocolate, with hints of lightly toasted bread. It offers multiple layers of cherry liqueur, toffee, chocolate and amaretto flavors, culminating in a long fruity finish. Given proper cellaring, this full-bodied Merlot will continue to give drinking pleasure until 2016."
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Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "($70 list) Bright, deep red-ruby. Red berries, tobacco, pine resin and a whiff of herbs on the nose. Suave, young and dry, with a slightly tart quality to the flavors of plum, redcurrant and tobacco. There's a light greenness here but also a subtle smoky sweetness. Finishes fresh and firm, with a fine dusting of tannins. This has been a consistently intriguing and understated merlot in recent vintages. (Dec 2008)"
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$13.99
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WE 92
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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Here's a really good Merlot from a producer that does a great job at it and has kept prices fair for years. It shows the rich tannic structure that Napa so effortlessly achieves, while the great vintage ripened the grapes to blackberry and cherry perfection. Luscious now and for a couple more years. An Editors' Choice. (Dec 2008)"
Producer notes: "85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Syrah. This appealing wine offers aromas of blackberry, violet and oak. It gains its depth from a combination of plum, wild berries and cola flavors that are beautifully balanced and lingering. The wine is ready to enjoy now and will also improve with cellaring to 2012."
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$25.99
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WE 92
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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "A beautiful Merlot, noble and classic. It doesn't have the stuffing for cellaring, but is absolutely lovely now, with fine, brisk tannins framing flavors of cherries, herbs and sweet oak, and a lingering finish. An Editors' Choice. (Dec 2009)"
Producer notes: "85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Syrah. This appealing wine offers aromas of blackberry, violet and oak. It gains its depth from a combination of plum, wild berries and cola flavors that are beautifully balanced and lingering. The wine is ready to enjoy now and will also improve with cellaring to 2012."
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