Category: $15 – $25

La Croix Belle Merlot 2014

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La Croix Belle
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cotes du Thongue
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Quite seductive and a real surprise. Silky, ripe, smooth dark plums are framed by hints of spices and fresh tealeaves. The persistent, fresh, polished finish is where this really satisfies.
La Croix Belle Merlot 2014

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Chateau Lyonnat Merlot 2010

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Chateau Lyonnat
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Saint-Emilion
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: This beautifully produced Bordeaux is just bursting with deep rich flavors. Big dark berry and licorice are the most prevalent. Tannins in this have mellowed with age. Wood and smoke mingle nicely on the finish. Drinking at its best now.
Chateau Lyonnat Merlot 2010

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Markham Merlot 2013

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Markham
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: A fruit bomb with hints of chocolate. While this wine starts out very juicy, the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon adds a very tannic dry finish. Overall, a great versatile wine to pair with steak, burgers or roasted chicken dishes.
Markham Merlot 2013

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Joel Gott Merlot 2014

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Joel Gott
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Consistent quality with other Gott wines. Hints of vanilla with blanced blackberry and dark chocolate. Soft, juicy finish.
Joel Gott Merlot 2014

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Boomtown Merlot 2013

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Boomtown
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Washington
Retail Price: $16.95

Tasting Notes: Medium bodied with lots of dark, lush fruit. Long finish and perfect with your favorite grilled meat.
Boomtown Merlot 2013

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Alexander Valley Vineyards Homestead Red Blend Merlot 2014

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Homestead Red Blend
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: Merlot is the foundation for this delightful red blend. Each component’s vilified separately, and then winemaker Kevin Hall adds Zinfandel, Grenache, Mourvedre, Cab and Syrah to round out the blend. Lighter in style, very balanced, easy drinking, with concentrated fruit flavors. Oak aging for 13 months ties the whole package together. Very versatile wine for almost any food group, but fantastic with Texas BBQ.
Alexander Valley Vineyards Homestead Red Blend Merlot 2014

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Luisa Merlot 2014

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Luisa
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Friuli Isonzo
Retail Price: $23

Tasting Notes: Pure Merlot, with a minimum of oak exposure, from northeastern Italy. Quite dark in the glass, the black fruit components dominate, due to the fermentation and aging in steel. Lovely and supple, a great Merlot for those who want to taste the grape, and not so much the barrel. A great wine, at a great price.
Luisa Merlot 2014

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Charles Krug Merlot 2012

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Charles Krug
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: A “Cab-lover’s Merlot.” Great structure. Lots of mocha, currant and vanilla to hold up to a grilled steak.
Charles Krug Merlot 2012

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Columbia Winery Merlot 2014

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Columbia Winery
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: A large percentage of Merlot, complemented by 11% Syrah and 2% Petit Verdot. Intense dark ruby in color, the nose is dominated by red fruit, with touches of plum and spice. The palate follows suit, with the hints of spice coming to the forefront. Clean and balanced finish. Quite a bargain!
Columbia Winery Merlot 2014

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Chateau Fontbernard Merlot 2010

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Chateau Fontbernard
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Saint-Emilion
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: A truly classic Right Bank Rouge, 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvuignon. Soft, bright aromas and flavors of cherry, red currant and plum meld with hints of spice, sweet tobacco and finish with supple tannins. There are some lovely earth/mineral notes surrounding the whole that define the appellation. The 2010 is very approachable now, but will cellar nicely for three-to-five years.
Chateau Fontbernard Merlot 2010

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Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Merlot 2014

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Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: The Alexander Valley AVA has been compared to Bordeaux in terms of growing conditions, and this vintage continues a 30-year tradition for producing classic, rich, full-bodied Merlots. Winemaker Kevin Hall has crafted a beautiful wine with rich, juicy black fruit flavors with hints of pepper and spice. Fifteen months in oak has added a rich structure. The end result is silky elegance with a long lingering finish. A wine unfazed by fads that has stayed true in style for those who truly appreciate Merlot.
Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Merlot 2014

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Four Vines Biker Zinfandel 2012

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Four Vines
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Smooth and plump. Lots of ripe raspberry and toasty vanilla. Great for BBQ ribs and pulled pork.
Four Vines Biker Zinfandel 2012

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