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Very good red-wine grape, a key player in the Bordeaux blend, more recently
grown as a varietal in its own right, especially in
California and, increasingly, Washington State. Because it makes a smooth and mellow red wine, it has become
an "entry" wine for new red-wine drinkers, especially those inspired by recent publicity about
red wine's purported benefits for cardiovascular health. Accordingly, in recent years, for many people,
"a glass of Merlot" has become all but synonymous with "a glass of red wine." Black-cherry and
herbal flavors are typical.
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2005
Capolan Merlot
Origin:
USA
(Sononma, California)
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90 Points
-Habersham Tasting Panel
Indulgent plum and cherry jam fruit aromas with a
candied barrel vanilla from oak aging. Tastes from
around the world come through in this wine; Sonoma
Valley pretty, fresh, dark black olive notes. South
American chocolate, Asian spice and Tahitian
vanilla.
Habersham's Low Price:
$12.99
Habersham's Mixed Case Price:
$11.69
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2005
Cartlidge & Browne Merlot
Origin:
USA
(California)
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90 Points
-Habersham Tasting Panel
A rich, ruby red color, loads of blackberry/plum
fruit and baking spice aromas...It is a wine with
plenty of intensity and varietal flavor --luscious
black cherry and plum, bittersweet chocolate, coffee
bean and sweet herbs-- along with elegant spicy oak
tones.
Habersham's Low Price:
$10.99
Habersham's Mixed Case Price:
$9.89
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2006 Leese-Fitch Merlot
Origin:
USA
(California)
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90 Points
-Habersham Tasting Panel
This Merlot is a dark garnet color, with aromas of
vanilla, boysenberry pie, and notes of toasted
hazelnuts. Flavors of sweet blueberries, plums,
black olives, and subtle foregano finish with notes
of rich toasted oak. A balanced mouth-filling
Merlot, this wine pairs well with arugula, tomato
pizza drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and
parmigiano reggiano cheese
Habersham's Low Price:
$11.99
Habersham's Mixed Case Price:
$10.79
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2005
Pine & Post Merlot
Origin:
USA
(Washington)
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87 Points
-Habersham Tasting Panel
Aromas of black plums, cherries and a hint of lilac
fill the nose. The palate continues with flavors of
cherries, oranges and toasted nuts. The dusty
tannins give a firm mouthfeel to the wine and help
support the long finish.
Habersham's Low Price:
$6.99
Habersham's Mixed Case Price:
$6.29
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Food & Wine Pairing: Merlot
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