2010 Napa Merlot

Irony 2010 Merlot is a classically styled Merlot with medium body and firm tannins. Rich aromatics of black cherry, currant and plum intermingle with hints of vanilla, cedar and mint. Well balanced with a lingering finish, flavors of blackberry, licorice and sweet oak complement the wine's bright acidity and structure.Enjoy Irony Merlot paired with roasted beef, hearty pasta dishes or ...

With firm tannins and exceptional length, this is a lovely and age-worthy wine that shows how much Merlot can excel in a cooler growing season. The aromas are rich and inviting with layers of amaretto, sweet spice and cedar. On the palate, lush flavors of plum, blackberry and cherry dominate, with the tannins addingstructure and depth.

The 2010 Napa Valley Merlot follows in the traiditon of Whitehall Lane Merlot - a big, substantial "Cab lover's blend" that utilizes exceptional estate Merlot, Merlot from other oustanding valley floor vineyards, and Syrah deftly blended to dial in the balance and power.This engaging Merlot delivers lush ripe cherry, spice, plum and toasty oak flavors. It is impressively concentrated yet ...

A Merlot for Cabernet lovers, the 2010 Napa County Merlot is a surprise, giving everything the varietal should, plus much more. This full bodied wine starts with enticing aromas of deep, lush fruit blackberry, cherry, strawberry and cassis with hints of earth and caramel. Juicy flavors of black fruit show generously on the palate and the complimenting blend of intense ...

There is a sultry, seductive character to the otherwise expressive aromatics of deep plum and dark cherry. Flavors of chocolate and blueberries envelope you with their richness yet, with a balanced acidity, never weigh you down. The wine will do nicely with all the traditional Merlot pairings but will especially shine in dishes where you have decided to step it ...

Regal dark purple in hue, the 2010 Merlot offers silky aromas of violets and mountain boysenberry with hints of cinnamon and clove. A firm, structured core promises superb aging, while the wine's rich, layered flavors and sensuous finish make it hard to resist now.Blend: 89% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot

Filled with lush red and black fruit and classic earthy undertones, this is a rich and weighty expression of Three Palms Vineyard, bursting with flavor and structure. The aromas are warm and inviting, highlighting dark cherry, plum, cocoa and sweet Asian spices. The palate is equally layered and expressive with pure, intense notes of ripe plum, currant, candied cherry, mocha ...

This Merlot combines fruit from Napa, Sonoma and Monterey. The flavors and textures unique to each region harmonize perfectly to create a wine that has dark succulent fruit balanced by natural acidity. Intense aromatics of raspberry and blueberry lead to flavors of crushed berries, vanilla and leather, which are wrapped up in a soft, smooth tannin structure.Blend: 80% Merlot, 19% ...

Harris Vineyard is located in western Oakville, just east of the Branding Iron Vineyard. Nickel & Nickels five acres are comprised of two blocks that offer a southern exposure and soil of gravelly clay loam. Thinning passes allow each cluster to hang freely, optimizing the trellis system, and taking advantage of the warm climate to reach full maturity.The Harris Merlot ...

The color is a deep, rich ruby-garnet. With forward spicy sweet oak, there are layers of flavor composed of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, dark plum, dark chocolate and spices such as cinnamon, clove and vanilla. The entry and finish are very smooth with integrated fruit resembling black cherry and Santa Rosa plum. The velvety texture coupled with the richness of ...

With firm tannins and exceptional length, this is a lovely and age-worthy wine that shows how much Merlot can excel in a cooler growing season. The aromas are rich and inviting with layers of amaretto, sweet spice and cedar. On the palate, lush flavors of plum, blackberry and cherry dominate, with the tannins addingstructure and depth.

The 2010 gives everything a Merlot should and more lively, enticing red fruit with a core of deep, lush black fruit red cherry and black cheery, red plum and black plum, spice and berry with hints of earth and smoke. This plush package is held together in a structure of fine, ripe tannins.Blend: 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec ...