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Te Awa Merlot -2004 (W-876)

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I wanted to like this one. I have always stuck up for the Merlots of the world, especially since some of my wine drinking friends don't much care for it. But I thought this was very bland. It starts out pretty good on the nose but once I tasted it... nothing. Just really flat and all flavors were pretty faint. Maybe it's that I have been having some bigger cabs lately but I still like a little pop to the merlot and this just did not have it. I doubt I'll be back for this one. 1 Note

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Chateau Faugeres Saint Emilion Grand Cru -2005

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Really lovely. Firm violet fruit and a suave leathery quality bind together this tight, young wine, but it's already drinking very rewardingly. For many people, it might be a bit unapproachable for now, but I find Bordeaux like this charming. This is a great wine for shutting up inexperienced Merlot-haters. 1 Note

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Beringer Vineyards Merlot -2006

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A great value in a California Merlot. Don't be put off by the Beringer name (some people are due to the mass production). This was the Estate Cellars 2006 and a very nice surprise. A more lively Merlot than expected. Lots of life and some fresh berries. Enjoy! 1 Note

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Bogle Vineyards Bogle Merlot -2007

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Little sweet but very smooth. Big feel. Fun to drink but a little much toward the sweet end. Reminiscent of a Australian Shiraz. 1 Note

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Chateau des Carmes Cantillac Merlot -0

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70% merlot, 15% cabernet sauvignon and 155 cabernet franc. Rounded taste, supple and well structured. Simple yet extremely drinkable. Great with steaks. 1 Note

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barrier-freres Merlot -0

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70% merlot, 15 cabernet sauvignon, 15% cabernet franc. Good wine for the price-simple yet very drinkable. Good with red meat. 1 Note

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Ramat HaGolan Winery (Yarden) Merlot -2004

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This is one of my favourite wines from Israel. Even though I'm usually not a huge fan of merlot - this one is different. I remember tasting it for the first time and being captivated on the spot. Just wanted to take another sip & another. It is exceptionally powerful, complex, and has an infinite finish. Gorgeous nose with dark cherries, mint, eukalypt, granite & hints of pomegranate. Rich midpalate, fruity with a nice kick. Needs to open up a bit in the glass. I serve it with sirloin steak or a rib roast cut into generous bloody slices ouzing with fat. 1 Note

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Thornhaven Estates Pinot Noir -2008

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Fresh, light, crisp - delicious. A blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Merlot from the Okanagan Valley. 2008 Van Mag International Wine Competition: This 2006 Rosé chosen as one of the top 100 wines worldwide. 1 Note

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Barrel Oak Winery Merlot -2008

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After visiting seven wineries over the last couple of days both in the Central and Northern AVAs of Virginia, I'm beginning to see a pattern on their reds list of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. While each varietal tastes a little different from winery to winery, they are all consistently good with one or two being outstanding over the others, depending on the winery and varietal. Merlot, in this instance, has been consistent. I'm not usually a Merlot fan, but I've noticed a more fruit forward flavor in Virginia Merlot compared to California... and France for that matter. Barrel Oak is a brand new winery and I believe that this is the first year they've offered it (vintage 2008). Barrel Oak had the benefit of local wine-maker Chris Pearmund's extensive production experience, meaning, Barrel Oak's wines have seen some commendation early on. This Merlot is complex with a lot of body and spicy, well-balanced acidity. The palate adventure begins with dark, rich cherries and vanilla, and finishes with dark roast coffee, which is quite velvety. It spent a total of 12 months in American and Hungarian oak. Pair this with pizza, pasta marinara, or enjoy by itself. www.barreloak.com 1 Note

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Porta Merlot -2006

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Very nice Merlot from Chile. Went great with chili (no pun intended). $15 1 Note

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