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Tin Roof Merlot 2005
Tin Roof Merlot 2005

Tin Roof Merlot 2005


Merlot

from California

Price: $13.00
(this vintage is sold out)
The 2010 vintage is available for: $10.99
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Item No. 92839 
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

A classic plush texture and delicious black cherry and plum flavors make our sumptuous Merlot both delicious on its own and a versatile food wine. Enjoy it with beef, lamb, roast duck with cherry sauce, red-sauce pastas, black olive and mushroom pizzas, and soft-ripening cheeses.

critical acclaim:

"I found myself returning to this Merlot again and again, because it’s such a good, gentle, easy sipper. It’s a pleasure to drink one that’s so nicely dry and balanced. Does a great job balancing ripe berry and stone fruits with earthy herbs and spices. Sommeliers and restaurateurs, scoop this one up while you can."

90 Points

Wine Enthusiast

User Reviews

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
rating (9/27/2010):
A perfectly balanced wine. Medium body and a fruity taste, but is not overwhelming. Fun to have on its own, but would go great with pork chops or a nice dark chocolate. Funny they mention it is a screw cap. It is not! I highly recommend it.
rating (9/27/2010):
TASTES SMOOTH,NOT BITTER WITH ALCOHOL, JUST EASY GOING DOWN,VERY GOOD WITH BAKED CHICKEN.
rating (9/15/2010):

I did not enjoy this wine...
rating (9/29/2010):
smooth, mellow
rating (9/29/2010):
For this price point the wine is smooth and delicious. I have had more expensive wine with higher ratings that were not as good a wine as this.
EricV - Ithaca, NY (read all my reviews)
rating (9/29/2010):
Great Merlot for the price. Smooth with good slight fruit flavor.
Lillehammer - Brattleboro, VT (read all my reviews)
rating (9/29/2010):
This is a delectable wine, a tremendous value for the money. Very easy to drink, lovely color and nose. I bought a case immediately after tasting the first bottle. It will hold its own with even red meats but is lovely just to drink.
Tasty Cat - Middle Village, NY (read all my reviews)
rating (9/29/2010):
This is a perfectly drinkable wine but it didn't thrill me in terms of taste or finish. I found it without any complexity.
rating (9/28/2010):
I have had much better
dcvessey - Colorado Springs, CO (read all my reviews)
rating (9/28/2010):

A good, well rounded Merlot. Good, firm tannins, but not overly dry. Good balance and flavor.
rating (9/28/2010):
Highly recommended for the price.
Annie Kim - Sunnyside, NY (read all my reviews)
rating (9/28/2010):
This was a very easy to drink wine. Great by itself, great with food. I drank it over a course of three days, keeping the opened bottle in the fridge. It held up well even on the third day.
rating (9/27/2010):
good everyday wine but a score from WE of 90 is a bit over rated. Ennjoyable over a nice dinner but nothing to brag about.
Jennifer Malek - Thousand Oaks, CA (read all my reviews)
rating (9/27/2010):
This is the best wine I've tasted under $10!!! I highly recommend trying it.
rating (9/27/2010):
We bought a bottle as part of a selction of under $20 wines with ratings of 90+. It is very full bodied and balanced for a Merlot. At under $10 bucks it is a steal. We bought a case for everyday drinking.
rating (9/27/2010):
Not great
Michelle K - Alexandria, VA (read all my reviews)
rating (9/27/2010):
I bought this based on previous reveiws. While it wasn't bad, I found it to lack in flavor and complexity. Will not buy again.
Pawnster - Skokie, IL (read all my reviews)
rating (9/27/2010):
Great body with firm legs. Plush like driving a Cadil.
elf - San Mateo, CA (read all my reviews)
rating (9/27/2010):

This wine was recommended by a friend who said it was not only cheap but very easy drinking.
rating (9/27/2010):
Not a fruit bomb; can go before, during and after dinner.
Cam Fortin - San Francisco, CA (read all my reviews)
rating (9/27/2010):

Great wine for the price, full bodied and just delicious!
rating (9/15/2010):
this was a great wine I would have expected to pay 40 for or more
SherwinMB - FORT BELVOIR, VA (read all my reviews)
rating (9/29/2010):

I love this wine. Very very easy to drink. Everyone should try this merlot.
Steve S. - Washington, DC (read all my reviews)
rating (9/29/2010):
Smooth drinking. Given the price, this is a no-brainer.
pjz0001 - The Colony, TX (read all my reviews)
rating (9/29/2010):
This wasnt a bad red, but it wasnt good either. This was a wine that needs to have a good pairing with it; not so much for enjoyment, but more out of need. I have had a lot of merlots that you can just drink alone, but this is not one of them. I felt like the flavor profile was uneven and sip to sip the aroma and flavor was different. Maybe its just my pallet. I would buy this again, but because of the heavy flavor I would probably just use it as a base for cooking or something similar.
rating (9/29/2010):
Would definitely buy again. Great value and very quaffable CA merlot. Fruit forward with a balanced, even finish.
J Jo - Chicago, IL (read all my reviews)
rating (9/29/2010):
Nice body, fruity, smoooth
SumGuy - Folsom, CA (read all my reviews)
rating (9/29/2010):
Consider the price. Very drinkable for under $10.
rating (9/29/2010):
My husband didn't think this wine was that bad however I could barely drink it. He would give it three stars, I'd give it one so we met in the middle!
miskafied - Jersey City, NJ (read all my reviews)
rating (9/29/2010):
Inexpensive, we got more than what we paid for
wineguy28 - Santa Rosa, CA (read all my reviews)
rating (9/28/2010):
I feel like I owe the winery something... this Merlot is worth every penny and then some! Beautiful color, aromatic nose, balanced and complex on the palate, delicious finish.
rating (9/28/2010):
This is a nice wine for the price. It can start a little chewy, but it blows off. Be patient.
rating (9/28/2010):
This wine was a disappointment. It was not smooth & mellow. It tasted bitter. Where was the fruity taste? This wine was hard to swallow.
rating (9/28/2010):

At that price it is a steal
rating (9/27/2010):
Not at all bad for the price, but I've had other similarly priced wines that I've liked better than this one. I think I expected a bit more, given the rating, but I have no real complaints. I am no wine connoisseur, by any means; however, I do enjoy wine with my meals, so I do get to try quite a few wines in this price range. I would agree with another reviewer who said this wine lacks complexity. To me, this wine is easily drinkable and would be one I might try to serve to my non-wine-drinking friends. Not because it's such a great wine, but because I think it's a fairly unintimidating one. It's a good wine that I'd buy again, but for this price range, I have found Chilean and Argentinian wines that I like better.
AJF - Petaluma, CA (read all my reviews)
rating (9/27/2010):
This wine totally over delivers on quality and value. A compliment for almost any meal and as a sipper. Simply Yummy!
rating (9/27/2010):
It reminded me of the house wine you'd get at a tiki bar - really not good. Tried it to see if it would be something easy & inexpensive to stock up on but no. I let it "breathe" for 2 solid days and then it was drinkable. And I'm no wine snob!
rating (9/27/2010):
Anyone would be happy sipping this merlot - and at $10, a great value.
Tami Triska - El Campo, TX (read all my reviews)
rating (9/27/2010):
Really good for under $10
rating (9/27/2010):
I was pleased with this one - much higher quality than I am used to. Sometimes Merlots can be a little too robust, but this one went down nice and smooth.
rating (9/27/2010):

Drinkable however I was dissappointed based on the WE (90) score that it had received. I think I will pass on future orders...
rating (9/27/2010):
This is a great sipper with berry and spice notes.
rating (9/27/2010):
I've purchased this wine several times now and it's always a hit. It's great with meals or just for sipping. LOVE IT!
rating (9/27/2010):
Excellent and very smooth. I recommend this one!
Susan Wallber-Ring - Bear River City, UT (read all my reviews)
rating (9/26/2010):
This was a very good Malbec for the price.

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