Château Pavie Decesse St. Emilion 2005

The estate is located on the Saint Emilion limestone plateau, approximately 85 metres above the Dordogne River. The soil is largely clay-limestone with an asteriated limestone subsoil. Pruned to six spurs, green harvesting, with an initial leaf thinning on the eastern side of the vines in late June and a ... more

Clos les Lunelles Côtes de Castillon 2005

This is the greatest Cotes de Castillon I have ever tasted. The 2005 Clos les Lunelles is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Inky/purple to the rim, the stunningly flamboyant perfume offers up scents of black fruits, spring flowers, and crushed rocks. The wine ... more

Longboard DaKine Vineyard Merlot 2006

Dense and rambunctious, this is appealing for its balance of ripe blueberry and tart plum fruit. The flavors are youthful, offering layered spice and licorice notes and ending with minerally tannins. Best from 2009 through 2012. 1,450 cases made., In a sea of mediocre Merlots, Longboard’s ’06 stands out. It’s ... more

Château Lagarosse Premiéres Côtes de Bordeaux 2006

A harmonious blend of layered bright and rich berry fruit flavors, Château Lagarosse seduces the palate with a silky smooth texture and lingering finish. more

Vérité La Muse 2002

A blend comprised primarily of Merlot, La Muse demonstrates the elegance and finesse of a Pomerol-style wine. This wine begins with a deep purple color, followed by a very fragrant and generous nose that reveals concentrated cassis, blackberry and notes of raspberry with waves of mushroom, damp earth and smoke. ... more

Fantinel Santa Caterina Collio Rosso 2004

This is a great red Collio DOC blend from the skilful vinification of selected grapes from the Fantinel vineyards. The Santa Caterina Collio Rosso is characterised by an aromatic flavour that is the result of a wise combination of the best Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Nero grapes. Bouquet: intense ... more

Chateau Douley Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux 2007

A concentrated crimson tint to the eye and vibrant bouquet of strawberries and crushed coffee beans to the nose – Chateau Douley is carefully crafted with rich, layered fruit flavors under the guidance of world-renowned winemaker Michel Rolland. Chateay Douley's flavors, matured from a year in oak barrels, originate from ... more

Blue Tongue Merlot 2005

This delicious soft and well rounded Merlot exhibits the richness of cherry plums over soft abundant tannins. Ideal with veal, roasted chicken and lighter sauced dishes. more

Rao's Merlot 2006

Zaget's - Rao's New York Food = 23 Decor = 18 Service = 23 Cost = $71 From “business leaders to established tough guys”, “everyone’s smiling” while devouring “old-school Italian” fare at Frank Pellegrino’s “unforgettable” Bogart-style East Harlem hideaway; to score a table before 3001, you “gotta know the right ... more

Devil's Marbles Merlot 2007

Everything you can ask for in a merlot and more. Soft and plumy with round juicy flavors that coat the palate with a wonderful lushness, nice structure and backbone and a finish that is oh so satisfying. more

Infinity Cellars Merlot 2005

This wine took our tasting panel by surprise. Most Merlot’s are soft and plump but that’s about it! This is definitely a Cabernet drinkers Merlot, displaying a texture that you can sink your teeth into, great depth and length of flavor and a finish that keeps you coming back glass ... more

Don Quixote Merlot 2008

A smooth soft merlot from Spain with great fruit. With hints of ripe plums and bursting berries, this is an wine to enjoy with your barbque beef nachos and beef tapas. MIX & MATCH WITH OTHER DON QUIXOTE VARIETALS!!! more