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The formation of the DOC Cortona in 1999, the immediate aff ... Read more

The formation of the DOC Cortona in 1999, the immediate affirmation of the region's suitability for international vines, and the friendship of the Aliotti Tommasi family, owners of premium lands, were all decisive factors in the initiation of Poliziano's enological project in Cortona. Convinced of the distinctive potential of the Merlot cultivated in the Pliocene clay of Cortona, we began bottling "In Violas" in 2006. Minimize

Merlot Superieur is among the finest Merlot wines ever prod ... Read more

Merlot Superieur is among the finest Merlot wines ever produced in Israel. The production of this wine was strictly supervised from the start of the growing season, through selective hand harvest, fermentation, racking and barrel aging. The harvest was at the end of September 2000, in vineyards in the Galil and Golan. This harvest was of especially high quality, due to a very low yields. 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. . Minimize

Our much anticipated 2007 Merlot has a bright nose filled w ... Read more

Our much anticipated 2007 Merlot has a bright nose filled with cherries, cranberries, brown sugar, and a hint of eucalyptus. With a complex and layered flavor profile of black cherry, cocoa, tobacco, blackberry, and cranberry, terrific tannin structure, and a long, luscious, smooth finish. This is a delicious, well balanced wine, which will pair well with many savory flavors, including fish. The 2007 growing season was marked by a dry spring and early verasion, which led us to believe it would be a quick harvest. Cooling conditions in September and October, however, turned it into one of the longest. Moderate yields and smaller berries resulted in sweet, delicious fruit tannins and exceptional color. Estate grown at our Persephone Vineyard, the altitude and soil types contribute to intense, complex flavors. This wine is drinking very well now and will age for 3-5 years. 84% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Minimize

Champagne Taittinger created Comtes de Champagne RosAC with ... Read more

Champagne Taittinger created Comtes de Champagne RosAC with the 1966 vintage, released in 1972, as the companion cuvACe to Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs. The cuvACe is a blend of red and white wines obtained from the first pressing of grapes grown in the villages of the Champagne region most highly-rated for Pinot Noir grapes, and predominantly from the villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay, where Champagne Taittinger`s holdings assure the supply of fruit of the highest quality from year to year. Taittinger`s extensive vineyard properties, totaling 600 acres in several of Champagne`s most highly-rated vineyards, are third in importance among those of the great champagne houses, allowing the firm to rely primarily on its own grapes for the production of its portfolio of cuvACes. Comtes de Champagne RosAC is elaborated and brought to maturity in the l3th century chalk cellars once belonging to the Abbey of St. Nicaise, where each step of the mACthode champenoise is performed traditionally. Following harvest, the grapes are pressed immediately in press houses located among the vineyards, yielding a first pressing, referred to as the "cuvACe," which is followed by two more pressings, referred to as the first and second "tailles." The greater part of the juice, and that of the finest quality, is extracted in the "cuvACe;" neither of the "tailles" are used in Comtes de Champagne RosAC. In all, no more than 100 litres (approximately 26 gallons) of juice per 160 kilograms (approximately 350 pounds) of fruit may be extracted from the combined three pressings. The juice is transported to the vinification facility, and a cool fermentation of the must takes place under temperature controlled conditions, after which the wine rests until the end of the winter. Blending for color occurs after the primary fermentation, and thereafter the final cuvACe undergoes the secondary fermentation in the bottle at 45 to 50 F in Taittinger`s cool cellars, during which the wine acquires complexity and the fine, pinpoint bubbles characteristic of its sparkle. Prior to dACgorgement, Comtes de Champagne RosAC is aged three to four years to fully capture the elegant complexity and full body of the Pinot Noir grape. This sublime rosAC Champagne, produced solely from Pinot Noir grapes in years exceptional enough to declare a vintage, is appropriately presented in an antique-style bottle of XVIIIth century design. Typical of the Taittinger style, Comtes Champagne RosAC is a wine of exquisite refinement; its brilliant salmon pink color is punctuated by fine, lasting pinpoint bubbles. The sweet, red berry fragrance of the variety is offset by very subtle notes of earth and minerals. Clean, vibrant red fruit flavors are confirmed on the generous palate, balanced by a crisp, refined acidity which carries into an elegant, complex finish of considerable persistence. 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 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 subtle streak of earthiness. The palate is both velvety and balanced, with flavors that echo the aromas. These flavors are held together by granular tannins and accented by oak-inspired notes of molasses and nougat. MERLOT Wine CALIFORNIA RED BLEND Minimize

A blend of Zinfandel with Bordeaux varieties, drawing from ... Read more

A blend of Zinfandel with Bordeaux varieties, drawing from our land the best qualities of each area of our estate, to yield an intense wine of great complexity.Antaeus, the son of Water and Earth in Greek mythology, is the symbol of strength derived from the soil. So too this wine, deriving strength from the matching of site and grape on every part of our land. The aromatics are primarily Napa Cabernet, with all the richness that connotes; the body has Zinfandela s sensual fruit and fullness, but the finish comes through with the structured, sinewy aspect of the Bordeaux varieties. The 2006 Antaeus is composed of 57% Zinfandel, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 6% Merlot. The intensity derived from red clay soils is here in full, while the coolness of our site provides the acid balance so essential to a winea s grace and longevity. Fermentations are non-inoculated, MLs are completed with proprietary bacteria and the aging is done primarily in French oak. All the best claimed for terroir or a sense of place is found in Antaeus."Zinfandel brings out the delicate side of cabernet in this blend from the Seps's estate in the hills above Calistoga. Jerry Seps farms organically and ferments the wine without inoculated yeast, allowing the purity of the fruit character and the layers of earthy complexity to show though. The wine hits an astonishing balance in this vintage, rich without weight. And while I have notes on the multihued berry flavors, the floral scents of violets and Earl Grey tea, it's the texture that sets this wine apart, the love child of cabernet's growling tannins and zin's gentler caress. Not to be missed." 94 points BEST BUY WIne & Spirits Magazine Minimize

The dense garnet color follows through to the rim. The nose ... Read more

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. Blended with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in small oak cooperage, this gorgeous Merlot displays the consistency of fruit source and winemaking from its Monticello Road vineyard. Minimize

93 Points Wine Advocate: Clarendon Hills' Merlot can be ver ... Read more

93 Points Wine Advocate: Clarendon Hills' Merlot can be very interesting. Their 2004 Merlot Brookman Vineyard, while displaying a certain herbal character, offers gorgeous layers of white chocolate, sweet black cherries, and a hint of espresso roast. With terrific fruit, an opulent texture, and a fleshy, up-front style, it is best consumed over the next 7-8 years. Minimize

Overlooking the Cachagua region of Carmel Valley, ("Cachagu ... Read more

Overlooking the Cachagua region of Carmel Valley, ("Cachagua" issaid to be an Indian derivative of the French "cacher" and the Spanish"agua" meaning a hidden watersa ) and framed by the dramaticsurrounding hills, lie the beautiful mountain vineyards of the HellerEstate.The 120 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc,Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir are planted at an altitude of1200 - 1500 feet, producing rich, luscious grapes, which result inoutstanding premium wines.The vineyards are certified 100% organic. Neither herbicides norpesticides are used in the production of the grapes. This certification was granted after three vintages of cleanfarming, although the vineyards have always employed organic methods throughout the years Minimize

The 2004 Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon (which contains ... Read more

The 2004 Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon (which contains 10% Merlot) is sourced from a single Eden Valley vineyard and aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak. Purple-colored, it gives off classic Bordeaux aromas of toasty oak, vanilla, mineral, ... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Cabernet Sauvignon wine from South Australia in Australia. 2004 Henschke Cabernet Cyril Henschke 750ml Minimize

Cabernet Franc--our first new release of this varietal in m ... Read more

Cabernet Franc--our first new release of this varietal in more than ten years!--is grown in the well-drained, stoney soils of our newest vineyard, Weir Family Vineyard III, in the Eastern bench of the Napa Valley. The rich, spicy nose of red and back fruits compliments the brooding and spice-filled black cherry and tobacco on the palate. The addition of 4% Merlot enhances the complexity of the wine, as well as adding to our trademark robust and silky mid-palate. Aged for 19 months in small French and American oak cooperage, our Cabernet Franc will flourish with bottle age. This newest wine is surely a treasure to keep for many years in your personal cellar. Minimize

This wine is from Israel, Judean Hills region. The 2004 Cab ... Read more

This wine is from Israel, Judean Hills region. The 2004 Cabernet-Merlot-Shiraz is Cabernet Sauvignon dominated (56%), with the Merlot (33%) and Shiraz (11%) filling out the rest of the blend. It feels full in the mouth on first attack, but actually has an elegant mid-plate. There is a tannic grip on the finish, and the initial fruit forward presentation is deceptive, as the structure is good. It opens quickly, and the fruit is sweet and flavorful. There is a touch of herbs in the background. A tasty presentation that packs a punch, it is a short list contender for the finest value in this report. Drink now-2013. Robert Parker 90 points (Dec 2007) Kosher CABERNET SAUVIGNON 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. Cakebread Cellars Merlot is dark garnet in color, reflecting its rich fruit character. Subtle aromas of blackberries, black tea leaves, dried herbs and vanillin are followed on the palate by fresh plum and cherry flavors offset by notes of black pepper and cassis, carrying into a touch of French oak on the finish.. Total Acidity: 0.64 g/l 14.2% abv pH:3.67 Residual Sugar:0.0 g/l. 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. MERLOT Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE 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 The Wine Advocate rating: 90. Minimize

This Brunello has an intense ruby red colour which tends to ... Read more

This Brunello has an intense ruby red colour which tends towards garnet as it ages. Its bouquet is ample, intense, persistent with shades of undergrowth, red jam and licorice, ethereal after a long aging. It has a dry warm taste, quite tannic and soft. Harvest: Handpicked grapes in cases end September beginning October Vinification: In stainless steel vats of 40/50 hl.; maceration around 18-20 days at a constantly controlled temperature of 30oC Aging: 36 months in oak casks of 20/25 hl and in medium toast barriques of 225 l Refining in bottle: 6/8 months before it is released Average annual production: 5000 bottles of 0, 750 ml Minimize

750 ML Bottle of Marilyn Monroe 2002 Napa Valley Merlot. 20 ... Read more

750 ML Bottle of Marilyn Monroe 2002 Napa Valley Merlot. 2002 Marilyn Merlot Release date: June 1, 2004 The 2002 Marilyn Merlot grapes were harvested by our longtime growers from vineyards in the heart of the Napa Valley. This portrait of Marilyn wearing an easter hat was in a group of photos discovered in an abandoned brownstone in New York in the 1970's. The photographer is believed to be Carl Perutz. About The Wine "The 2002 vintage Marilyn Merlot is a blend of 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon. A significant addition of Cabernet adds greater complexity to the aromas and flavors of the predominately Merlot based wine. Our annual addition of 25% new oak barrels results in aromas of toasted vanilla beans that nicely enhance the plush flavors of the black fruits". John McKay, winemaker $150.00 /bottle - 750 ml. Marilyn Monroe continues to capture the imagination of our culture. Perhaps this will fade over time, but for now, Marilyn fever still runs high. There is no doubt about the power of her name and im Minimize

The 2004 Yarden Merlot Ortal Vineyard combines strong black ... Read more

The 2004 Yarden Merlot Ortal Vineyard combines strong blackberry,cherry and raspberry fruit notes with nuances of fresh herbs, dried flowersand orange zest. A background of rich oak helps frame the sensory picture.The wine is quite concentrated in flavor with good body and a long, complexfinish. While enjoyable now, Yarden Merlot Ortal Vineyard will continueto improve in the bottle for years to come and should stay in great drinkingcondition for a decade or more from the vintage. The winea s rich characterpairs well with something served with a red wine reduction sauce, such asa rib eye roast, or a stew cooked long with roasted stock bones. 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. MERLOT Wine California Still Wine Minimize

Flush with black cherry, cassis, mocha, chocolate and dried ... Read more

Flush with black cherry, cassis, mocha, chocolate and dried flowers wedded to silky, mouth-coating tannins, our Cabernet is indeed an expression of the best that Napa Valley has to offer. Clos Pegase grows Cabernet Sauvignon at our 40-acre Palisades Vineyard, nestled at the base of Mt. St. Helena, and the spare plot known as Graveyard Hill in Carneros. Both these vineyards, despite their dramatic climatic differences, share well-drained, rocky terrain that stress and concentrate the resulting berries. Little effort is required to extract the deep black color and lush tannin structure that are the birthright of these wines. Vinified with natural yeast, and left to macerate for several weeks on their dense skins, the resulting wines reflect the opulence and fine minerality that derives from their light yielding and exacting soils. After a long fermentation with the skin and seeds, the free-run juice is extracted and run off into small French barriques for two years or more of cellar age. The press wines are collected and sold in bulk, as the long maceration renders these wines too rustic to be blended into our Clos Pegase bottlings. Smaller aliquots of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot from our estate vineyards may be judiciously added to spice the palate or perfume the aromatic profile of our Cabernet blends. Ultimately, it is the alchemy of blending that is the signature of these wines. We are blessed in being able to blend richly tannic, naturally acidic Cabernet from Graveyard Hill with the preciously aromatic, but shorter, broader-textured wines of Palisades. Here, the sum is truly greater than the parts. Minimize

Merlot is Americaa s most popular red wine, which is perfe ... Read more

Merlot is Americaa s most popular red wine, which is perfectly understandable because it offers plenty of rich flavors with a smooth, round texture. Our Night Harvest Merlot is very true to type. Ita s plush and full-bodied with layers of rich strawberry and raspberry fruit augmented by subtle notes of spicy oak and roasted coffee. We age the wine for over a year in seasoned oak barrels, which makes its velvety, red-fruit flavors even smoother and more delicious. Minimize

As recent vintages have tended to be, the 2004 Clinet is a ... Read more

As recent vintages have tended to be, the 2004 Clinet is a strong effort. Its dark purple color is followed by classic aromas and flavors of truffles, mocha, espresso roast, plums, jammy black cherrie... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2004 Clinet 750ml 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. Located in western Oakville, Harris Vineyard borders the eastern side of ParadigmWinery. The soils are a gravelly clay loam with excellent drainage and the vines aredivided into a split canopy to ensure proper sun exposure. Thinning passes allow foreach cluster to hang freely, optimizing the trellis system, and utilize the warmclimate for full maturity. MERLOT Wine California Still Wine Minimize

The Merlot has a classic varietal nose of tart cherries, to ... Read more

The Merlot has a classic varietal nose of tart cherries, toasty oak and smoke. A medium plum color, it is very dry with herbal and red fruit flavors and light to medium tannins and body. A youthful wine with soft oak and medium acidity. Minimize

Blackstone Winemaker Select wines are fruit-forward, smooth ... Read more

Blackstone Winemaker Select wines are fruit-forward, smooth, and harmonious – the perfect complement to any meal. Our winemaking team hand-selects grapes from over 100 vineyards throughout California, pulling from the best parcels in the same regions year after year. Each vineyard is carefully chosen to add something unique to the finished blend. The result of this meticulous sourcing strategy is consistent wines of incredible quality and complexity at a price suited to everyday enjoyment. Minimize

Lively and generous deep garnet red color. Well-structured, ... Read more

Lively and generous deep garnet red color. Well-structured, rounded and rich, this wine provides a robust mouth-filling sensation. The wine is layered with red berry fruitiness, cedar, spice, and hints of very subtle and delicate smokiness. Long in the mid-palate with rich and smooth tannins. A fruit forward and rich wine. Napa Angel 2006 is a Cabernet Sauvignon based wine. Soils are alluvial loam with a small proportion of clay, creating medium-to-low water holding capacity conditions that stress the vines, concentrating the fruit characteristics. The mild climate resulting from the proximity of the Pacific Ocean contributes fresh, fruity flavors. Grapes are hand-picked with yields of 3.5 tons per acre. After harvesting, the grapes were cold macerated for 7 days and underwent a 10 days fermentation process at 82A to 86A F (28A a 30A C). When the wine finished fermentation, it went through a skin contact process for 10 days. 45% of the wine is oak aged in new French barrels. Total production:4,105 cases (12 x 750ml). Minimize

Raspberry and blackberry jam characterize the Alexander Mer ... Read more

Raspberry and blackberry jam characterize the Alexander Merlot, along with nuances of orange peel, chocolate, oak and vanilla. The attractive aroma and flavor couple with a medium body and tasty finish to complete this elegant wine. One can enjoy Alexander Merlot immediately or, if stored well, up to about six years following the harvest. We like to drink Alexander Merot with a variety of foods, from moussaka to pasta putanesca to grilled lamb chops. Minimize

Made with fruit from St. SupACrya s estate vineyards in Na ... Read more

Made with fruit from St. SupACrya s estate vineyards in Napa Valley, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot exhibits deep red and purple hues. The aromas are bright, ripe, and forward with a strong concentration of ripe blackberry and anise with vanilla and oak integration. The generous palate is dominated by ripe, sweet berry and cedar-oak qualities credited to the extended period spent in barrel. The flavors are long and round, finishing with firm yet elegant tannins. Drink now through 2009 Minimize

Nestled in the hills of south Napa, Dyer Vineyard is plante ... Read more

Nestled in the hills of south Napa, Dyer Vineyard is planted on a northwesternfacing hillside exhibiting excellent sun exposure. The climate is relatively cooland the fruit is slow to ripen, allowing for a long hang time. The soils are composedof clay loam and the slope lends itself to good drainage. The rootstock and clonalselection at this site are the perfect match for the vineyard and the flavors developwith great intensity. The vines are moderate in size and the crop is limited to givefull ripeness and flavor at harvest. Minimize