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August 10, 2009

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.

Tags:spicy, israel, powerful, golan, big
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Ramat HaGolan Winery (Yarden) Merlot - 2004

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craig j.

August 4, 2009

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

Tags:barrier-freres, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc
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barrier-freres Merlot - 0

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craig j.

August 4, 2009

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

Tags:chatuea des carmes c, merlot
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Chateau des Carmes Cantillac Merlot - 0

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William
P.

July 14, 2009

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.

Tags:Merlot, Te Awa
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Te Awa Merlot - 2004

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Neil H.

June 27, 2009

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

Tags:bogle, merlot
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Bogle Vineyards Bogle Merlot - 2007

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Vinodrome

April 15, 2009

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.

Tags:Powerful, Merlot, 2005
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Chateau Faugeres Saint Emilion Grand Cru - 2005

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Jordan L.

April 10, 2009

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!

Tags:Estate Cellars, Merlot, Beringer
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Beringer Vineyards Merlot - 2006

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