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Saint Martin Merlot Reserve 2008 Langedoc-Roussillon 750ml (172221)
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100 % Merlot, hand harvested, revealing delicious notes of plum and red fruits, smooth and well balanced. Party perfect!
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Michael Sullberg Merlot Reserve 2008 California 750ml (172680)
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A soft, delicate, subtle, charming California Merlot with lush aromas of sweet cherries intermixed with hints of chocolate and a touch of spice. Easy drinking and excellent value.
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La Barriere 2005 Bordeaux 750ml (100130)
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Good full ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, violet and licorice. Very fresh and intensely flavored. Builds nicely on the finish. Nicely rounded and balanced. Good value!
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Phigaia Serafini & Vidotta 2004 Veneto 750ml (150435)
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This Italian Merlot/Cabernet blend is loaded with aromas of black currant and leather, a nice acidity, and a silky texture. The finish is long and juicy.
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Chateau Peychaud Maisonneuve Vieilles Vignes Cotes de Bourg 2006 750ml (111040)
| PM: 91 |
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Peter Morrell (PM): 91
"Exquisite aroma with a scrumptious personality: the bouquet is soft and very rich with nuances of black olives, earth, minerals and roasted meat. The flavors are sensual and velvety. Outstanding quality for the money!"
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Raymond Reserve Merlot 2006 Napa 750ml (170970)
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Napa Valley Reserve Merlot begins with fragrant aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and rich red plums with hints of dark chocolate, mulling spices and a little licorice. This wine has more structure than one would expect from a Merlot. The flavors are full and round, ending with a mellow finish that is touched with vanilla.
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Chateau Trois Origines 2005 St. Emilion 750ml (125078)
| IWC: 88-91 | WS: 89-91 |
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Steven Tanzer (IWC): 88-91
ST: "(actually a marque, made from densely planted vines on a mix of soils, averaging 45 years of age; another Stephane Derenoncourt wine that should represent good value) Medium ruby-red. Pure aromas of black cherry and licorice. Sweet, sappy and fruit-driven, with juicy kirsch flavor and noteworthy depth. This offers lovely balance and finishes with broad, lush tannins. A blend based on 80% merlot."
Wine Spectator (WS): 89-91
JS: "Very perfumed with lots of blackberry and floral character. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity, creamy aftertaste. Score range: 89-91"
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Vistorta Merlot Conte Brandolini 2005 Friuli 750 ml (153140)
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A Merlot with character. Plum, berry and spice aromas and flavors; richly textured and concentrated. One of the very best Italian Merlots.
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Bastianich Vespa Rosso 2005 Colli Orientali di Friuli 750ml (150985)
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The Bastianich estate red which balances power and finesse. 50% Merlot, with ripe fruit and a slightly newworld profile, the lush palate makes it drinkable now, though it will age well for the next 10 years. Uncommonly fruit-forward and structured for a "cold weather" red with spicy, earthy notes that characterize Friulian reds. Sharply reduced yields and small batch fermentation adds depth and complexity and elevates Vespa Rosso into the ranks
of world-class red wines.
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Newton Merlot Unfiltered 2005 Napa 750ml (174440)
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Newton is among the most pioneering and independent wineries in California. The first American winery to make unfiltered wines, Newton's aim from the start has been to do what the best French estates seek to do?capture the unique scents and tastes of the specific vineyards from which their grapes originate and to make the wine in the most natural, unmanipulated fashion possible. The wines are brilliant, capable of long aging and quite reasonable in price given their exceptional qualities.
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