2010 Oak Merlot

True to its varietal character, the wine opens with vibrant red-fruit aromas and sweet baking spices. The palate is smooth and supple, with bright acidity and refined tannins. Raspberries and ripe cherry flavors are met by a sweet oak finish. Pair this approachable wine with a variety of dishes, including roasted pork loin or oven-baked chicken.

Dark ruby red color. Aromas of blackberries, plums and blueberries with hints of black pepper. Fresh red berry fruit flavors with subtle and elegant oak characters. The 2010 Merlot is hand-harvested fruitfrom the Veramonte Estate vineyard hillside plantings in Casablanca. Veramonte implements aggressive canopy management that results in ripe and polished fruit with a long finish.

A bouquet of ripe black cherry, warm spice and rich plum. Flavors of blackberry, red currant and spicy black tea notes highlight the taste. The subtle toasty oak complements the rich fruitiness in the mouth. Lush, full-bodied and almost velvety on the palate, the soft tannins frame a long and lasting finish.

This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Australia's Limestone Coast is made from vineyards grown on shallow red soils overlying hard limestone. The nose shows sweet plum, cherry and strawberry notes on the nose with abundant aniseed aromas reflected on the palate. The bold, fruit driven palate is supported by cedar and vanillin oak characters. The fine silky tannins ...

Dark ruby in color. Intense floral notes of both Tahitian vanilla and ripe, boysenberry fruit. Wonderful vanilla, roasted nut and caramel oak flavors truly complement all the beautiful rich cherry fruit on the palate.

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 ...

The 2010 Merlot captures the rich, ripe flavors of the Dry Creek Valley terroir. Aromas and flavors of red licorice, Satsuma plums, red fruit jam and blackberry meld with hints of toasted oak, milk chocolate and medium-roasted coffee. This medium-bodied wine delivers excellent structure and an elegant finish.Blend: 88% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petite Sirah

The 2010 Merlot reveals aromas and flavors of ripe cherries and blackberries with notes of spice. Sweet fruit on the palate is complemented by toasty oak and soft tannins.This is a soft and versatile style of Merlot that would pair well with foods like pork tacos or grilled tuna steaks. It will also make a great pairing for vegetarian dishes ...

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 ...

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 ...