Full Bodied Merlot

Cupcake Vineyards work hard to craft the richest, smoothest and elegantly-textured wines. This full-bodied yet smooth Merlot displays supple tannins with flavors of red cherries that evolve into decadent levels of cocoa and espresso and a smooth finish. This wine is reminiscent of that chocolate cherry cupcake.

85% Merlot, 15% Carmenere.On the palate, Montes Alpha Merlot has flavors of black cherry, black pepper, tobacco and sweet chocolate. A handsome, ruby-red color, this wine is highly intense, full-bodied and well balanced. The Carmnre in the blend adds subtle spiciness to the wine. This Merlot is round and velvety mid-palate with soft and ripe tannins. Well integrated oak with ...

The 2010 Sonoma Merlot is a full-bodied, well-structured, complex Merlot that showcases juicy black fruit intermingled with notes of tobacco, clove, black pepper and all spice.

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.

Inviting aromas of cherry, vanilla and dark chocolate. Medium- full bodied on the palate, with a core of bright cherry and raspberry. An elegant, supple and balanced Merlot.

Cupcake Vineyards work hard to craft the richest, smoothest and elegantly-textured wines. This full-bodied yet smooth Merlot displays supple tannins with flavors of red cherries that evolve into decadent levels of cocoa and espresso and a smooth finish. This wine is reminiscent of that chocolate cherry cupcake.

This classic, cool-climate Merlot is fruity and approachable. A combination of new and used French oak barrels were used in aging the wine. Dark red to purple color with aromas of spicy plum, kirsch, and cedar. Lipsmacking gobs of juicy fruit with hints of chocolate and anise leading to a lengthy, balanced finish.This full-bodied wine compliments a variety of barbecued ...

Ruby red in color, with aromas of red berries, black berry and morello cherries. On the palate, the minerality and fresh acidity of the Corvina are complemented by the full-flavor and sweet tannins of Merlot. An elegant, full-bodied red. Ideally paired with Mediterranean cuisine and grilled or roasted pork , beef or lamb.Blend: 50% Merlot, 50% Corvina

The Diamond Dust Vineyard lies just south of the town of Geyserville in the renowned Alexander Valley wine region. Its old, low vigor vines consistently produce Merlot with more power and depth than typically found in the appellation. Stylistically, the wine is full-bodied and powerful in the mouth with wood behind the fruit. Trig Point Alexander Valley Merlot shows fresh ...

The Indian Wells Merlot offers ripe berry fruit aromas and jammy flavors typical of Wahluke Slope reds. This is a full-bodied style of warm climate Merlot with a round, supple finish. We added Wahluke Slope syrah to enhance the mouthfeel and rich fruit character. I call this my pasta wine!

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 ...

Select lots of grapes are chosen from our vineyards in Sonoma County to create this beautifully-balanced and full-bodied 2010 Ferrari-Carano Merlot. This is a velvety wine with a complex nose of fresh-picked blackberries, black tea, cedar, red cherry and licorice. A fleshy and generous mouthfeel is followed by notes of bittersweet cinnamon, mocha and tobacco. This wine has full, generous ...