Swanson Vineyards Merlot 2005

The task of capturing Merlot at optimum phenolic ripeness may not get easier, but at least we learn more about what to look for with each passing year. The 2005, I believe proves this point. This is an ‘iron fist in a velvet glove’ wine, with the extract and power ... more

Twomey Merlot 2003

A robust, yet elegant wine that balances intense fruit with suppleness. It displays a garnet color and a complex nose of plum, blackberry, dark chocolate and a hint of bay leaves. It has a smooth, velvety mouth-feel that builds to a crescendo of fruit and chocolate flavors and a lovely, ... more

Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2005

A sumptuous incarnation of Three Palms Vineyard Merlot, this mouth-filling and age-worthy wine displays suppleness, balance and structure, with seamless integration between lush fruit and new French oak. The aroma offers layered elements of fresh baked cherry pie, red licorice, and vanilla bean. On the palate, juicy boysenberry and blackberry ... more

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Giramonte 2006

Appearance: A purple-rimmed ruby red, so intense as to be almost opaque. Intense aromas of wild cherry and blackberry, both fresh-picked and as preserves, in addition to roasted hazelnuts, espresso beans, chocolate, vanilla, and cocoa butter, with spicy impressions of clove. Rich and smooth in the mouth, with an emphatic ... more

Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Merlot 2005

At Chalk Hill, we take the growing and production of our Merlot seriously. We respect Merlot’s vigorous tendencies in the vineyard and create an atmosphere in which the variety will yield optimum ripeness and richness.The 2005 Chalk Hill Merlot contains 21% Malbec, which contributes blue fruit and flesh to the ... more

Nickel & Nickel Harris Vineyard Merlot 2005

Flavors of raspberry and plum fill the glass with layers of bay leaf, sage and cedar that build on the palate. The contribution from the oak of sweet vanillin and char integrate with the fruit, rounding out the middle palate. The firm, yet supple, tannins add length on the finish, ... more

Matanzas Creek Merlot 2005

Color: Garnet red. Nose: A collection of fresh herbs, including thyme, sage, and clove with hints of hawthorn and quince followed by dark boysenberries and cherries. Flavor: Blackberry and moist earth notes coupled with clove, pepper and quince give this wine exceptional balance and soft tannins. more

Castello Banfi Cum Laude 2005

Very deep mauve red color. The wine is very complex and soft with notes of plum and cherry jam and a quite strong presence of licorice, tobacco, vanilla and black pepper. Powerful, it presents silky but important tannins, not aggressive. Great aging potential. more

Clos du Val Merlot 2005

The 2005 Merlot has a deep purple center that graduates to a garnet hue along the perimeter. Black fruit, black olives, dried herbs and cassis characterize the nose. In the mouth, the wine delivers bold flavors of spice, licorice, blackberry and dark plum, with soft tannins and a long, lingering ... more

Pure Vision Merlot 2005

A delicious dry red wine barrelled in French and American oak. This fine organic Merlot is medium to full bodied, deep red crimson in colour, with intense aromas of mixed berries and tasteful mulberry and plum flavours. more

Rombauer Napa Valley Merlot 2005

Rombauer Vineyards' 2005 Napa Valley Merlot bursts with cherry, ripe plum, and spice aromas. Tannins are deftly interwoven through a core of plum, with layers of dark berries shaded with hints of cocoa. The wine lingers on the palate with fruit and moderate tannins. more