Merlot Valley Red Wine

A bright, balanced wine with notes of black cherry, spice, and coconut leading to a long, smoky finish. Based on this winemaker's extensive research, this wine pairs well with just about anything but especially grilled steak and lamb.Blend: 78% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot

The nose on this 2008 Napa Valley Merlot is intricately laced with minty plum, black currant, herbal minerality, and spiced cocoa. The mid-palate is expressly lifted with vibrant tannins that gracefully melt away under sweet baked plum, cocoa and dried rose petal flavors. With an enticing fruit presence, this wine is enjoyable now, but will mature and gain complexity over ...

This wine displays all of the benefits of slow, even ripening during a mild growing season. Though there is fullness and a lush character to this Merlot, there is also restraint and elegance. Promising aromas of cherry, red plum, raspberry, and dried herbs lead to a clean fresh entry with impeccably balanced acidity suporting intense red fruit flavors of cranberry, ...

The 2009 has aromas of black cherry, blackberry, oak, vanilla, plum and the slight eucalyptus typical of Alexander Valley. In the glass there are flavors of plum, vanilla, more cassis and red fruit, a touch of spice and mint. Overall the 2009 is elegant with good balance and a long aftertaste.

The Stags' Leap Napa Valley Merlot 2009 is what Winemaker Christophe Paubert describes as a "serious Merlot." With freshness and acidityunderscoring its cool climate origins, the wine combines delicious black cherry, cassis and licorice flavors with subtle notes of leather, pepper and cinnamon.

With great structure, depth and concentration, our 2006 Three Palms Vineyard Merlot tells the story of an unusual vineyard in Napa Valley. The wine's intense, ripe black cherry aromas and expansive flavors slowly unfold to reveal complex notes of mineral, mocha, spice, rose and toasty oak. This beautifully balanced expression of Merlot comes from vines that struggle in rocky, volcanic ...

The 2008 Swanson Oakville Merlot is a charming wine, reminiscent more of the Right Bank of Bordeaux than Napa Valley. The nose offers black cherry, plum, and dried red cherry with notes of well-integrated sweet oak and mocha. Firm, ripe tannins characteristic of our Oakville Estate vineyard fill the palate nicely. In the mouth look for raspberry, black cherry, and ...

Aroamsa of vanilla beans, coffee bean, and mocha introduce this classic Merlot. Dark chocolate covered cherries, caramel and nutmeg flavors meld with silky tannins and create a long and elegant finish.

The 1992 vintage of this wine was ranked #4 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1994Merlot 78%, Cabernet Sauvignon 13%, Malbec 5%, Cabernet Franc 3%.Beautiful dark color. The warm 2009 vintage produceda very fine and generous Merlot. It is already drinkinggorgeously. The wine has a stunning bouquet of berries,fresh blooming flowers, cedar shavings, and mocha. On thepalate, it ...

The color is a deep, rich ruby-garnet. With forward spicy sweet oak, there are layers of flavor composed of 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 flavor ...

#96 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2012Deep purple in color, the 2009 Merlot offers olallieberry and freshly-baked gingerbread on the nose. Plush tannins overlay a well-formed structure, while flavors of roasted herbs and concentrated mountain-grown blackberries blend together seamlessly. The weighty palate hints that this wine will continue to evolve beautifully with proper cellaring. The finish ...

#71 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2012A developed wine that demonstrates why Washington is recognized as a top Merlot producer. Supple flavors will keep you reaching for another glass.

Vibrant flavors of fresh blackberries, currants and ripe red fruits are framed by notes of toasted oak and bittersweet chocolate. Dark and rich with great concentration, texture and a hint of baking spice that weaves through nuances of fresh huckleberry pie that linger on the finish.

Traditions Merlot is a deep garnet red featuring aromas of ripe fruit with rich notes of vanilla, mocha and caramel. The flavors are ripe and generous with berries, cocoa and vanilla. The wine is very approachable and polished with velvety tannins.Blend: 76% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc

This 2009 Merlot displays ripe black cherry and plum compote aromas complemented by enticing tea-leaf, toasted vanilla and woodsy scents. Plush, rich and juicy on the palate, its densely concentrated black cherry, dark plum and pomegranate flavors are supported by fine-grained tannins and a long, sumptuous finish graced by savory spice and mocha tones. An irresistibly lush Merlot of great ...

The 2009 Hall Napa Valley Merlot is deep, dark ruby in hue. The wine is unabashed in its sensual richness, displaying aromas of raspberry reduction, chocolate, lavender and fresh fennel. Layers of sweet macerated black cherry and brown spice glide through the persistent finish. The 2009 Hall Napa Valley Merlot is crafted to be accessible and rewarding upon its release ...

This wine displays all of the benefits of slow, even ripening during a mild growing season. Though there is fullness and a lush character to this Merlot, there is also restraint and elegance. Promising aromas of cherry, red plum, raspberry, and dried herbs lead to a clean fresh entry with impeccably balanced acidity suporting intense red fruit flavors of cranberry, ...

Edna Valley Vineyard 2010 Merlot opens with aromas of cocoa powder, anise and black cherry, complemented by hints of leather and humidor. Fine tannins and a bright acidity create a rich, balanced mouthfeel.

Dark ruby in color. A bit of coaxing will reveal cassis, vanilla, red cherry jam, spicy notes of cinnamon, anise and smoky BBQ. On the palate, this wine feels lush and silky.

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 ...

Our 2010 Merlot is round and rich, with classic aromas of ripe dark red fruit, blackberry and hints of vanilla. Supple tannins, a full mid-palate and a long finish make our Merlot a delicious pairing with Cornish game hen, shepherd's pie and gnocchi.Blend: 86% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Syrah, 1% Grenache

Fragrant aromas of cherry, cassis and mocha immediately please the nose and intermingle effortlessly with raspberry and cranberry notes. Bold flavors of boysenberry, black pepper and rich chocolate fill out the palate and are complimented by silky tannins a long finish. The 2009 Reserve Selection Napa Valley Merlot is a versatile wine that will pair well with a variety of ...

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.

Rich with enticing aromas of plum, nutmeg, and clove this dark and brooding Merlot shows a robust core of black cherry and blackberry which features into the seamless finish of fine-grained tannin and spice.Blend: 76% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot

Classic Merlot aromas of dark cherries, cedar, pipe tobacco. Anise, stone and cherry blossoms. Yeah, believe it! Super smooth....a true Velvet Devil.Blend: 83% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah