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To make a Merlot that could compete with great Merlot-based ... Read more

To make a Merlot that could compete with great Merlot-based wines of right bank of Bordeaux, we began by sourcing fruit grown primarily in alluvial soils, those with high water drainage and little topsoil. This type of soil produces intense fruit that translates into aromatic and complex wines. Our Napa Valley Merlot is a blend of several individual vineyard lots. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and occasionally Petit Verdot make up final blend. We keep each individual vineyard lot separate through fermentation and barrel-aging process. After roughly 16 months in oak, various lots are evaluated and blended, then put back in barrel to marry for an additional two months. bright fruit and forward nature of our Napa Valley Merlot pairs well with grilled meats and wild game, wild berry sauces, hearty pasta dishes and Pacific Northwest salmon. Our Napa Valley Merlot is a complex and ageable expression of varietal, highlighting rich diversity of Napa Valley appellation. A prod Con Minimize

86% Merlot, 9.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.5% Petit Verdot, 1% ... Read more

86% Merlot, 9.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.5% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc. Our Napa Valley Merlot is a complex blend of several individual vineyard lots, incorporating fruit from our Estate Vineyards and from top independent growers throughout Napa Valley. final wine is a rich and cohesive expression of entire Napa Valley, reflecting varied microclimates and soils of this unique appellation. 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 aromatics, where notes of Asian spice, red current, plum and blueberry crisp are supported by a subtle streak of earthiness. palate is both velvety and balanced, with flavors that echo aromas. These flavors are held together by granular tannins and accented by oak-inspired notes of molasses and nougat. Wine Enthusiast rating: 92. Minimize

Napa Valley Stag s Leap District Merlot A sublime Merlot fr ... Read more

Napa Valley Stag s Leap District Merlot A sublime Merlot from the prestigious vineyards of California s Napa Valley where ideal climate and soil conditions combined with refined growing and cellaring techniques allow for consistent high quality treatment of grape varietals. Harvested from the highly regarded Stag s Leap District on the valley s east bench this Merlot is dry and medium bodied with a soft supple fruity palate of plums and red berries. Its characteristic spicy aroma accentuated with light warm oak foreshadows the rich round smooth and mouth filling flavor experience finishing with lengthy elegance. A must try for Merlot lovers everywhere. Selection Estate Series re defined the premium wine kit landscape by offering a very limited number of prestigious varietals and styles sourced from exclusive vineyards in the worlds greatest winemaking regions. Blended with 100% pure varietal grape juice and varietal grape juice concentrate with no added sugars Selection Estate Series yields wines of exceptional flavor aroma and complexity. Ingredients only equipment must be purchased separately. * Instructions :url http: www.winexpert.com pdfs kit instructions estate_eng.pdf *Contains 16 liters of concentrated varietal juice yeast and all necessary additives *Yields 6 gallons or about 30 750ml bottles *Ready to bottle in 8 weeks. Minimize

The cool valley-floor fruit of Napa River Ranch endows gene ... Read more

The cool valley-floor fruit of Napa River Ranch endows generous red fruit and a velvety texture. Anticipate an alluring nose of Bing cherry, violets, cocoa and baking spice which unrolls seamlessly on the tongue to a rich, elegant mid-palate. Expressive flavors of dark cherry, toasted oak and blackberry jam will continue to evolve for the next 5-7 years. Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Oakville appellation. Paradigm Winery, located in the Oakville appellation of Napa Valley, hand crafts small quantities of estate bottled red wine. Marilyn and Ren Harris founded Paradigm Vineyards in 1976. Both of the owner’s roots are entrenched in the Napa Valley - with Marilyn’s family dating back to 1890 (her grandparents actually came to Napa from Italy to grow grapes) and Ren’s family first immigrated to California in 1769. The renowned Heidi Peterson Barrett has been their winemaker since day one! Heidi’s father actually helped design their small but very functional winery. About thirty percent of the grape production at Paradigm is used by the winery and the balance is sold to other high end wineries including Groth, Nickel & Nickel and Duckhorn. The vineyard is now planted to 7 blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon totaling 37 acres, 3 blocks of Merlot totaling 12 acres, 4 acres of Cabernet Franc, 1 acre of Zinfandel and 1 acre of Petite Verdot. To give you an idea of the type of terroir in this area, nearby vineyards include Harlan, Martha's Vineyard, Dominus, an Opus Vineyard, and a Quintessa Vineyard. Throughout their ownership of Paradigm, Ren and Marilyn have been advocates for the Oakville appellation, environmental stewardship and they farm sustainably.. (90% Merlot/6% Cabernet Sauvignon/2% Cabernet Franc/2% Petit Verdot). Oak is used as an accent for the fruitcomponent.. Ripe black plum and red cherry aromas. Sweet dense ripe flavors flow across the mid-palate. Bright,pure flavor, a fat round middle with good length and intensity. MERLOT Wine California Still Wine Minimize

This wine displays all of benefits of slow, even ripening d ... Read more

This wine displays all of benefits of slow, even ripening during a mild growing season. Though there is fullness and a lush character to this Merlot, there is also restraint and elegance. Promising aromas of cherry, red plum, raspberry, and dried herbs lead to a clean fresh entry with impeccably balanced acidity suporting intense red fruit flavors of cranberry, plum and raspberry. Round, supple tannins provide an enticing framework for flavors and contribute to a lingering finish. Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. Our Napa Valley collection of wines are crafted with the same approach to winemaking as our limited-production estate wines, resulting in wines of supple power and elegance. In fact, fruit from our estate vineyards makes a significant contribution to our Napa Valley Merlot. Then, to complement our estate fruit's distinctive qualities of flavor and structure, we turn to independent growers whose vineyards meet our rigorous farming standards.. Over 55% of this blend is composed of estate fruit. We get much of this fruit from our ARCADIA VINEYARD, which contributes structure as well as a core of red berry and plum characters with elements of spice. Then we layer in fruit from B.R.V., our estate vineyard in the Oak Knoll District, providing rounder, brighter fruit notes and a tobacco leaf character. To augment the supple character of the Merlot, we added a small but important percent of Cabernet Sauvignon to build weight and intensity. Fifteen months in French oak barrels brings all the elements together for an approachable, yet refined wine. MERLOT Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. Our Napa Valley collection of wines are crafted with the same approach to winemaking as our limited-production estate wines, resulting in wines of supple power and elegance. In fact, fruit from our estate vineyards makes a significant contribution to our Napa Valley Merlot. Then, to complement our estate fruit's distinctive qualities of flavor and structure, we turn to independent growers whose vineyards meet our rigorous farming standards.. Over 55% of this blend is composed of estate fruit. We get much of this fruit from our ARCADIA VINEYARD, which contributes structure as well as a core of red berry and plum characters with elements of spice. Then we layer in fruit from B.R.V., our estate vineyard in the Oak Knoll District, providing rounder, brighter fruit notes and a tobacco leaf character. To augment the supple character of the Merlot, we added a small but important percent of Cabernet Sauvignon to build weight and intensity. Fifteen months in French oak barrels brings all the elements together for an approachable, yet refined wine. MERLOT Wine California Still Wine Minimize

An expressive duet from two of our premier estate vineyards ... Read more

An expressive duet from two of our premier estate vineyards. Merlot from our Hardester Ranch is planted in limiting soils on a hillside enclave to promote intensely concentrated small berries with tremendous structure and backbone. cool valley-floor fruit of Napa River Ranch endows generous red fruit and a velvety texture. Anticipate an alluring nose of Bing cherry, violets, cocoa and baking spice which unrolls seamlessly on tongue to a rich, elegant mid-palate. Expressive flavors of dark cherry, toasted oak and blackberry jam will continue to evolve for next 5-7 years. Wine Enthusiast rating: 93. Minimize

Our 2007 Napa Valley Merlot is crafted largely from our exc ... Read more

Our 2007 Napa Valley Merlot is crafted largely from our exceptional Fortuna Vineyard. Restrictive red volcanic soils yield wines that are inherently concentrated and spicy. Deep and rich in color, this wine possesses a fantastic bouquet of cherry extract, sun-ripened black berries, black tea and dried figs. In your mouth, tannins create a rich tapestry with flavors of dark cherries, farm-ripened strawberries, toasted oak and lifted vanilla notes. A wine that finishes with remarkable length, with lingering dark fruit intensity and velvety tannins. Minimize

Quite simply, Blackstone Merlot is what put our winery on t ... Read more

Quite simply, Blackstone Merlot is what put our winery on the map, introducing consumers everywhere to the a Blackstone stylea - rich fruit aromas, elegant creaminess, supple oak flavors and firm tannins. Blackstone Merlot is a perfect example of how each appellation contributes its own distinct personality to the final blend, creating a wine which is rich, elegant and full of luscious fruit flavors. Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. The dense garnet color follows through to the rim. The nose is warm and dusty with red rose, black cherry, and tobacco aromas. The mouth offers warm cloves that elevate the fruit flavors in this full-bodied wine. Kosher MERLOT Wine KOSHER Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. Our Napa Valley collection of wines are crafted with the same approach to winemaking as our limited-production estate wines, resulting in wines of supple power and elegance. In fact, fruit from our estate vineyards makes a significant contribution to our Napa Valley Merlot. Then, to complement our estate fruit's distinctive qualities of flavor and structure, we turn to independent growers whose vineyards meet our rigorous farming standards.. Over 55% of this blend is composed of estate fruit. We get much of this fruit from our ARCADIA VINEYARD, which contributes structure as well as a core of red berry and plum characters with elements of spice. Then we layer in fruit from B.R.V., our estate vineyard in the Oak Knoll District, providing rounder, brighter fruit notes and a tobacco leaf character. To augment the supple character of the Merlot, we added a small but important percent of Cabernet Sauvignon to build weight and intensity. Fifteen months in French oak barrels brings all the elements together for an approachable, yet refined wine. MERLOT Wine California Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. Our Napa Valley collection of wines are crafted with the same approach to winemaking as our limited-production estate wines, resulting in wines of supple power and elegance. In fact, fruit from our estate vineyards makes a significant contribution to our Napa Valley Merlot. Then, to complement our estate fruit's distinctive qualities of flavor and structure, we turn to independent growers whose vineyards meet our rigorous farming standards.. Over 55% of this blend is composed of estate fruit. We get much of this fruit from our ARCADIA VINEYARD, which contributes structure as well as a core of red berry and plum characters with elements of spice. Then we layer in fruit from B.R.V., our estate vineyard in the Oak Knoll District, providing rounder, brighter fruit notes and a tobacco leaf character. To augment the supple character of the Merlot, we added a small but important percent of Cabernet Sauvignon to build weight and intensity. Fifteen months in French oak barrels brings all the elements together for an approachable, yet refined wine. MERLOT Wine California Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region. Pull th ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region. Pull the cork on any bottle of Shafer Merlot and you will find a forward, stylish Merlot that takes center stage with all its appealing varietal fruit, not a Merlot that plays understudy to a Cabernet Sauvignon. Only small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are blended in to complement, but not overshadow, the Merlot itself. Taking advantage of the site-specific nature of this varietal, Shafer's Merlot draws its grapes from selected vineyards throughout the Napa Valley, gaining complexity from the vineyard diversity. It is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. MERLOT Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

2008 Swanson Oakville Merlot is a charming wine, reminiscen ... Read more

2008 Swanson Oakville Merlot is a charming wine, reminiscent more of Right Bank of Bordeaux than Napa Valley. nose offers black cherry, plum, and dried red cherry with notes of well-integrated sweet oak and mocha. Firm, ripe tannins characteristic of our Oakville Estate vineyard fill palate nicely. In mouth look for raspberry, black cherry, and red licorice. Petite Verdot contributes a graceful top note of verve and spice. Velvet-smooth and long on finish. Should continue to improve in bottle with optimum drinkability continuing through 2017. Minimize

Intense and complex fruit aromas of cherry, red plum, and p ... Read more

Intense and complex fruit aromas of cherry, red plum, and pomegranate, with notes of cigar box, cardamom, and toasted oak lead to an equally complex palate and refreshingly brisk finish. The flavors mirror the aromas, with additional notes of chocolate, vanilla and dark spice. The tannins are supple yet have good grip, suggesting that this Merlot be served with hearty, meaty dishes such as rack of lamb, cherry-sauced duck, or a mushroom and herb ragout over polenta. Minimize

Selection White Merlot Wine Kit A medium pink rose style wi ... Read more

Selection White Merlot Wine Kit A medium pink rose style wine with luscious berry flavors and aromas with a crisp finish that is slightly drier than typical blush. Bright fruit and generous acidity make this one a perfect match with salads appetizers fruits and even spicy BBQ. Selection Original Series the world s first premium winemaking kit contains 100% pure varietal grape juice and varietal grape juice concentrate. This superb kit combines simplicity and consistency to produce wine of great flavor aroma and complexity. Selection Original series continues to break new ground in quality reinforcing its status as the leading premium winemaking kit. Contains ingredients only equipment must be purchased separately. * Instructions :url http: www.winexpert.com pdfs kit instructions original_intleng.pdf *Contains 15 litres of concentrated verietal juice yeast and all required additives *Yields 6 gallons of wine or about 30 750ml bottles *Ready to bottle in 6 weeks Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region. Pull th ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region. Pull the cork on any bottle of Shafer Merlot and you will find a forward, stylish Merlot that takes center stage with all its appealing varietal fruit, not a Merlot that plays understudy to a Cabernet Sauvignon. Only small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are blended in to complement, but not overshadow, the Merlot itself. Taking advantage of the site-specific nature of this varietal, Shafer's Merlot draws its grapes from selected vineyards throughout the Napa Valley, gaining complexity from the vineyard diversity. It is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. MERLOT Wine California Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region. Pull th ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region. Pull the cork on any bottle of Shafer Merlot and you will find a forward, stylish Merlot that takes center stage with all its appealing varietal fruit, not a Merlot that plays understudy to a Cabernet Sauvignon. Only small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are blended in to complement, but not overshadow, the Merlot itself. Taking advantage of the site-specific nature of this varietal, Shafer's Merlot draws its grapes from selected vineyards throughout the Napa Valley, gaining complexity from the vineyard diversity. It is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. MERLOT Wine California Still Wine Minimize

A bottle of Kiarna merlot with rich dark chocolate and rip ... Read more

A bottle of Kiarna merlot with rich dark chocolate and ripe red fruit flavors arrives with two fresh, crisp apples, creamy, mouth-watering pears and sweet, juicy oranges. Complementary items include Godiva dark chocolate truffles, Ghirardelli rich ... Minimize

With great structure, depth and concentration, our 2006 Thr ... Read more

With great structure, depth and concentration, our 2006 Three Palms Vineyard Merlot tells story of an unusual vineyard in Napa Valley. wine's intense, ripe black cherry aromas and expansive flavors slowly unfold to reveal complex notes of mineral, mocha, spice, rose and toasty oak. This beautifully balanced expression of Merlot comes from vines that struggle in rocky, volcanic soils along eastern flank of Napa Valley. Winemaker Michael Westrick attributes wine's distinctive mineral character and remarkable weight on palate to vineyard's unique terroir. Structured with tannins that combine power with suppleness, this wine delivers luscious, complex flavors now, yet promises cellar-worthiness. Minimize

Certified Organic White Wine Vinegar is made from a blend o ... Read more

Certified Organic White Wine Vinegar is made from a blend of fine California white wines which are then aged in oak barrels, not stainless steel tanks. Use Organic White Wine Vinegar in salads, pastas, marinades and sauces. Or drizzle it on fresh vegetables right out of the bottle. At Napa Valley Naturals, we are devoted to bringing you delicious, Certified Organic and all natural oils, vinegars, and pastas. We donate 10% of our profits to groups that support environmental preservation, sustainable agricultural practices, hunger prevention and community-based health initiatives. So, when you enjoy our great tasting, organic foods, you support a system of agriculture committed to leaving a legacy of clean foods and a healthy soil and Earth. Minimize

The Birthday Cheers Gourmet Wine Gift will get the celebrat ... Read more

The Birthday Cheers Gourmet Wine Gift will get the celebration started, offering happy wishes for the year to come! Our finest bottle of Parducci Merlot Wine is accompanied by Merlot Cheddar, Cracked Black Pepper Flatbread Crackers, a Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Bar and a Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar to create a sweetly satisfying gift that spreads birthday cheer with each indulgent mouthful.This product is sold and shipped by Wine.com, a licensed retailer of wine. Minimize

This wine is wonderfully aromatic with intense fruit notes ... Read more

This wine is wonderfully aromatic with intense fruit notes of cherry, pomegranate, plum and strawberry, laced with spicy accents of vanilla, white pepper, and cinnamon. The aromas carry over to the palate, with an additional touch of milk chocolate. Subtle tannins gently grip the palate of this gracefully structured wine. A versatile wine with holiday fare, from herb-stuffed turkey to crown roast of pork with cornbread stuffing. Flooding kicked off the New Year in Napa Valley, which made for great news headlines, but caused no damage to dormant vines. Cool, wet weather delayed bud break by a few weeks, but by early June, the sun came out and vines began to bloom and set fruit. In mid-July, a record-setting heat wave lasted about ten days, which helped the vines catch up to a “normala place in the typical growing season. Seasonal and somewhat cooler weather returned in August, with a mild weather pattern continuing throughout the fall that allowed for moderately paced, deliberate ripening and a long harvest period. Minimize

purity of aromas and flavors is focused and alive - this is ... Read more

purity of aromas and flavors is focused and alive - this is unmistakably Merlot. Predominately you will find delicious red fruit with a core of lush black fruit - red cherry, red plum, spice and berry with hints of eucalyptus, earth and smoke. There's lots of flesh here held together in a structure of fine, ripe tannins. Blend: 92% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec Minimize

lengthy spring and summer offered seemingly endless stretch ... Read more

lengthy spring and summer offered seemingly endless stretches of warm, sunny days and cool nights. A gentle heat spell warmed up our vineyards in early September at exactly right time to usher in harvest of gorgeous fruit. 2008 Merlot has a lively, perfumy nose that begins moment bottle is opened – delicious aromas of red cherry, raspberry, red plum, cherry kirsChateau In mouth are rich, juicy, palate-enveloping flavors of pure red and black fruit, red licorice, and hints of mint and toasted almonds. tannins are round and smooth and part of long, pleasing finish. Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon International Wine Cellar rating: 90. Minimize

Selection Merlot Wine Kit The plump lush fruitiness of this ... Read more

Selection Merlot Wine Kit The plump lush fruitiness of this respected grape translates into a wine which perfectly balances berry and spice flavors with a smooth supple texture. Mouth filling and delicious a standout with grilled meats. Selection Original Series the world s first premium winemaking kit contains 100% pure varietal grape juice and varietal grape juice concentrate. This superb kit combines simplicity and consistency to produce wine of great flavor aroma and complexity. Selection Original series continues to break new ground in quality reinforcing its status as the leading premium winemaking kit. Contains ingredients only equipment must be purchased separately. * Instructions :url http: www.winexpert.com pdfs kit instructions original_intleng.pdf *Contains 15 litres of concentrated verietal juice yeast and all required additives *Yields 6 gallons of wine or about 30 750ml bottles *Ready to bottle in 6 weeks Minimize

79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 5% Petit Ver ... Read more

79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot. 2007 marks our second vintage of Altvs, a handcrafted, small-production, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This elegant wine features fruit from a handful of selected rows within our favorite vineyards located from Coombsville to Saint Helena. wine underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel and was aged in 100% French oak barrels, half of which were new. Small portions of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec were incorporated for added color, texture, aromatics and complexity. 2007 Altvs Cabernet delivers balance, finesse and intense fruit concentration. nose is lush and generous with huckleberry, blueberry, creme de cassis, crushed rocks, and cinnamon. palate is a seamless fabric of acidity, wood, tannin, and alcohol. finish is full, long, velvety and elegant. While unusual opulence and structure of this wine allow it to be consumed in its youth, it will continue to evolve and improve over next decade. International Wi Minimize