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Item RD1172

Merlot, Refosco, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc: This stylish combination of both indigenous and international varietals, creates a complex wine with ripe fruit and earthy tones on the nose, with a lush palate and firm acidic and tannic structure. After barrel aging of 18 months, the wine spends another year in bottle before release.

Friuli ,  Italy
Bastianich
Merlot

Item RD1288

Merlot: Perched to seize the day as Oak Knoll's foremost Merlot is Blackbird Vineyards, located in the heart of the Oak Knoll District. Since 1999, this former walnut orchard, first planted with 5717 vines two years earlier, has quietly provided fruit to many of Napa's finest winemakers, for whom it has yielded astonishing reviews and stellar scorings. Purchased by entrepreneur Michael Polenske in 2003, who recognized its potential, Blackbird Vineyards is now an ultra premium label in its own right. (Fittingly, 'merlot' is French patois for 'little blackbird.')

California ,  USA
Blackbird Vineyards
Merlot

Item RD1355

Tuscany ,  Italy
Bolghieri
Ca'Marcanda
Merlot

Item RD1283

Merlot: A bright ruby red color. At first, the nose is somehow closed with notes of toast and tobacco that seem to cover the red fruit wanting to emerge. The presence of oak is there but only in the background, along with hints of caramel and vanilla. It is now when the red fruit appears as in fresh marmalade… Cherries and strawberries become the main characters. This is an honest, if manly wine, and, even though not completely balanced at the moment, some additional time in the bottle will only allow it to round up its firm and sweet tannins and expose its well defined structure.

Mendoza ,  Argentina
Catena, Ernesto
Merlot

Item RD1379

Galilee ,  Israel
Dalton
Merlot

Item RD1375

Alto Adige ,  Italy
Dipoli
Merlot

Item RD795

Merlot: "The medium-bodied 2004 Merlot Fihl is fresh and vibrant in its dark red fruit, herbs, tobacco and spices. It is a beautifully balanced, accessible wine to enjoy over the next few years." RP

Alto Adige ,  Italy
Dipoli
Merlot

Item RD807

Merlot, Cabernet Franc: Beautifully lush with expansive fruit character.

Bordeaux ,  France
Pomerol
Gombaude Guillot
Merlot

Item RD1314

Merlot, Cabernet Franc: RP 95 pts "Tasting far superior than it did from cask, the bottled 2005 Laforge is fabulous. Moreover, there are 2,500 cases of this offering from the brilliant Englishman, Jonathan Malthus, who has proven he can turn quite a qualitative trick in both Bordeaux and Australia’s Barossa Valley. This dense purple-hued St.-Emilion offers up a glorious nose of graphite, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, licorice, and a whiff of acacia flowers. Full-bodied, thick, and juicy, this blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc possesses terrific purity, an extravagantly rich mouthfeel, and wonderful precision. The result is a provocative, compelling wine that should be drinkable between 2013-2028."

Bordeaux ,  France
St. Emilion
Laforge
Merlot

Item RD1314

Merlot, Cabernet Franc: RP 95 pts "Tasting far superior than it did from cask, the bottled 2005 Laforge is fabulous. Moreover, there are 2,500 cases of this offering from the brilliant Englishman, Jonathan Malthus, who has proven he can turn quite a qualitative trick in both Bordeaux and Australia’s Barossa Valley. This dense purple-hued St.-Emilion offers up a glorious nose of graphite, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, licorice, and a whiff of acacia flowers. Full-bodied, thick, and juicy, this blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc possesses terrific purity, an extravagantly rich mouthfeel, and wonderful precision. The result is a provocative, compelling wine that should be drinkable between 2013-2028."

Bordeaux ,  France
St. Emilion
Laforge
Merlot

Item RD1266

Merlot: WS 95 pts "This offers fresh herbs and berries on the nose, with hints of coffee and vanilla. Full-bodied, soft and fruity, with a green olive undertone and lots of new wood. Builds on the palate. Tannic. Merlot. Best after 2012."

Tuscany ,  Italy
Le Macchiole
Merlot

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Item Rd702

70% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot: Alisos is a combination of Tuscan-style red wine blending and a labor-intensive Veneto winemaking technique. The Alisos Vineyard is located in the foothills of the Los Alamos Valley. About 15% of the fruit is placed on traditional drying racks in the vineyard, where they are air dried for 100 days; this winemaking method is called appassiemento, and provides a unique component for the blend.

California ,  USA
Santa Rita
Palmina
Merlot

Item RD1091

Merlot: The aromas of ripe plum, black currant, and rich spices are balanced with touch of sweet oak and vanilla. Flavors of blackberry, currant, and black cherry dominate the surprisingly full mouth feel, with sweet vanilla as a compliment. The long, firm, dry finish reflects shades of these same flavors.

Washington ,  USA
Columbia Valley
Powers
Merlot

Item RD1254

Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah: WS 87 pts "Shows plum and light raisin on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah. Best after 2010."

Tuscany ,  Italy
Maremma
San Felice
Merlot

Item RD724

Merlot: Marked by licorice and black cherry notes in the nose and on the palate; subtle and suave tannins grace the finish; a well-colored and strikingly distinguished wine.

Bordeaux ,  France
Lalande-de-Pomerol
St. Jean de Lavaud
Merlot

Item RD1001

Merlot: Marked by licorice and black cherry notes in the nose and on the palate; subtle and suave tannins grace the finish; a well-colored and strikingly distinguished wine that flaunts its proximity to the noblesse of Pomerol.