Varietal - Merlot
January 12, 2012
Sometimes all you need is a nice, inexpensive Merlot to go with that steak, and this is a good one. It’s dry and fruity, a little rough around the edges, with rich berry-cherry flavors and a full, complete mouthfeel.
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Pavilion Merlot - 2003
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January 12, 2012
Murky and a bit sharp and herbal smelling, with a plump, chubby mouthfeel and herbal plum and raspberry flavors. Shows pretty good structure and texture on the finish, with notes of cola and berry fruit. Good as a whole.
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Morandé Merlot - 2009
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January 12, 2012
Sweet in fruit and softly simple, with jammy berry, cherry, cocoa and oak flavors.
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January 12, 2012
The Ratbag makes for a pleasant, if somewhat generic dry red. Dried fruit and prune notes are complemented by chocolate overtones and the mouthfeel is soft and user-friendly.
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January 12, 2012
This big, fat, sexy wine is just what Merlot is supposed to be. It’s softly accessible, yet complex with rich, sweet tannins and a delicious array of cassis, plum, cherry and herb flavors. As good as it is, it possesses a feminine complexity that suggests pairing it with food.
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Barlow Merlot - 2001
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January 12, 2012
Straightforward, varietally correct Merlot, with aromas of black cherries, chocolate, tobacco and a hint of vanilla. It's medium-weight, with soft tannins and crisp acids that leave your mouth watering. Solid stuff.
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January 12, 2012
Rich and chocolaty, but goes beyond candied simplicity with real complexity of structure. There are cross-currents of the ripest cherries and black raspberries, and a dash of coffee. That structure is built of ripe, smooth tannins, edgy acids and oak shadings, all kept in balance.
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Cuvaison Merlot - 2001
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January 12, 2012
Drinks a bit heavy and thick, but there’s no denying the juicy flavors. Plums, sweet blackberries, cherries and herbs flood the mouth, leading to some astringency from tannins.
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Sterling Merlot - 2002
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January 12, 2012
Smooth textured and framed in rich, ripe tannins, this classy Merlot serves up a lush, complex blend of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, sage, thyme and coffee flavors. Silky sleek on the long finish.
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January 12, 2012
Marks a welcome return to the old Martini style of soft, delicious red wines that are intricate in detail and subtly marked by wood. The flavors spread feather-like over the palate, highlighting black cherry, pepper, tobacco and spice; dry and rich. Has an extra layer of nuance that makes each sip different from the last. —S.H.
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