Red Wines Merlot

ALEXANDER VALLEY MERLOT 750mL $18.99 2782 ALEXANDER VALLEY MERLOT "Lively at the start, with boysenberry and floral flavors, but fades a bit on the finish."	ARTESA MERLOT 03 $24.99 6055 Trim, complex and concentrated, with a tasty range of spice, currant, cedar and black cherry fruit that's well-focused and the tannins and structure to reward short-term cellaring. Excellent value.	Agustos Reserve Merlot $8.99 2723 "This Merlot is of deep ruby red color and has aromas of green peppers, blueberries, acacia flowers, and mint. On the palate it is round and well balanced with a soft finish."
Averill Lake Merlot 2004 750mL $11.99 6045 Averill Lake Merlot from California is bold yet balanced. Great soft fruit that follows through on the finish.	BAREFOOT MERLOT 1.5L $13.99 3559 BAREFOOT MERLOT "The palate is fruit forward with lot’s of plum and blackberry flavors. Like the nose, it’s simple but satisfying. The tannins are soft and smooth. It’s an enjoyable wine, without complication."	BAREFOOT MERLOT 750ml. $6.99 905 The palate is fruit forward with lot’s of plum and blackberry flavors. Like the nose, it’s simple but satisfying. The tannins are soft and smooth. It’s an enjoyable wine, without complication.
BENZINGER MERLOT 750mL $18.99 4979 BENZINGER MERLOT "Smooth, rich and polished, with pretty black cherry, blackberry, cola, sage and currant flavors that are sharply focused, long and complex on the finish. Tannins are thick but soft."	BERINGER CALIFORNIA MERLOT $7.99 6630 Ripe plum and currant flavors. A sweet, toasty note of oak rounds out the blend and gives the wine a nice body and mouthfeel.	BERINGER FOUNDERS MERLOT $10.99 4285
BERINGER FOUNDERS MERLOT 1.5L $19.99 4549 BERINGER FOUNDERS MERLOT "Tasty, with soft, appealing wild berry flavors with a hint of floral, talc and orange peel notes. Tannins are firm but ripe."	BERINGER NAPA MERLOT 750mL $19.99 3867 BERINGER NAPA MERLOT "Combines richness with structure, depth and concentration. Layers of currant, kirsch, earth, sage, herb and tobacco form the core flavors and it turns dry and tannic on the finish."	BLACKSTONE MERLOT 1.5L $20.99 4580 BLACKSTONE MERLOT "Heavy-handed on the charry oak notes, which eclipse pleasant plum and spice flavors on a medium frame."
BLACKSTONE MERLOT 750mL $10.99 2866 BLACKSTONE MERLOT "Heavy-handed on the charry oak notes, which eclipse pleasant plum and spice flavors on a medium frame."	BOGLE MERLOT $9.99 868 Forward fruit, with good depth to the plum and tart black cherry flavors, and plenty of cedar, mocha and vanilla from toasty oak. Tannins are modest in the finish. Great value.	BONTERRA MERLOT 750mL $13.99 4299 BONTERRA MERLOT "Lean yet smooth, offering layers of blackberry, cassis, herb, mint, smoke and anise. It's complex but also quite quaffable, finishing nicely, with firm, ripe tannins."
BUENA VISTA MERLOT $20.99 6802 Rich and complex, with depth, concentration and distinctive spice, currant, smoke, plum and berry flavors that are tightly wound and sharply focused. Finishes with a plush wall of tannins, so this is no softie.	BV COASTAL MERLOT 750mL $11.99 2577 BV COASTAL MERLOT "Easy-drinking, with round red currant and blueberry notes underscored by pleasant mocha and vanilla oak flavors."	BV NAPA MERLOT 750mL $20.99 5476 BV NAPA MERLOT "Pleasant for its supple texture, earthy cherry and mineral flavors and lingering toasted oak notes. Finishes with delicate tannins."
CAPE INDABA MERLOT $9.99 4378 "CAPE INDABA MERLOT 750ml A straightforward version with tasty red berry and blackberry fruit, and a healthy layer of toast as well."	CARTLIDGE MERLOT 750mL $11.99 2039 "CARTLIDGE MERLOT 750ml There is roundness and depth, and the top notes of cranberry and juicy bing cherry are accompanied by plenty of ripe black fruit. Mocha hints, along with a cedary character on the finish."	CATHEDRAL CELLAR MERLOT $12.99 6575 "A full bodied red with plum and berry fruits, beautifully integrated with smoky cigar box aromas and spice."
CELLAR #8 MERLOT 750mL $10.99 2029 "Deep ruby-blue in color, this Merlot has rich aromas of black cherry and spice. Aged in French and American oak barrels, the wine boasts round, velvety flavors of mocha and roasted coffee with deep blueberry and plum fruit."	CHALONE MERLOT 750mL $17.99 1396 Chalone Vineyard 2004 Merlot from Monterey County is a rich, soft Merlot; full of flavor and very approachable. Fresh, spicy aromas of berry and clove are followed by luscious flavors of dark cherry, accentuated by the soft vanilla character of the oak. Full-bodied with nicely balanced acidity, a velvety mouthfeel and medium-long finish, our Monterey Merlot is a complex, full-flavored wine.	CK MONDAVI MERLOT 1.5L $13.99 4803 CK MONDAVI MERLOT "This Merlot is medium-bodied with a hint of oak and flavors of cherries and plums. It is rich in the mouth and ends in a soft fruit filled finish."
COLUMBIA CREST GRAND EST. MERLOT $12.99 1227 "COLUMBIA CREST GRAND EST. MERLOT 750ml "Classic Merlot aromas of spice, blackberry and cocoa carry through the palate of this complex artisanally crafted wine. The balance of oak and black fruits creates a velvety, seductive finish."	COLUMBIA CREST MERLOT $14.99 5465 "COLUMBIA CREST MERLOT 1.5 L ?This fruit-forward wine is defined by aromas and flavors of raspberry and blackberry. Expressions of coffee and cocoa frame the mid-palate, and spice round out the soft velvety finish.÷ ? Ray Einberger, Winemaker"	COLUMBIA CREST TWO VINES MERLOT $8.99 3304 COLUMBIA CREST TWO VINES MERLOT 750ml This fruit-forward wine is defined by aromas and flavors of raspberry and blackberry. Expressions of coffee and cocoa frame the mid-palate, and spice round out the soft velvety finish. Ray Einberger, Winemaker
CONCHA Y TORO MERLOT $11.99 2681 CONCHA Y TORO MERLOT 1.5 L	CONCHA Y TORO MERLOT $5.99 1176	CONO SUR MERLOT $9.99 5328 CONO SUR MERLOT 750ml Fresh, pure and uncomplicated, with ripe mixed berry and plum fruit caressed by modest vanilla on the round, easy finish. Very tasty.
CORBETT CANYON MERLOT 1.5L $9.99 1371 CORBETT CANYON MERLOT "Corbett Canyon Merlot is medium bodied with deep blackberry aromas and a soft, satisfying finish."	CORINTO MERLOT $6.99 6678 "Deep brick red in colour with aromas of ripe strawberries and blackberries combined with dried fruit such as prunes, figs, and cherries. Soft attack on the palate that leads to a light well-balanced finish."	COTTAGE ROAD MERLOT 05 750mL $9.99 5646 COTTAGE ROAD MERLOT 05 "Deep ruby red in color with medium body, moderate acidity and soft tannins. It offers aromas and flavors of plums, blackberries, black cherries, vanilla and floral notes, with a light touch of oak. This is an approachable, well balanced wine with an artisanal touch. It is rich and long on the finish."
Cosentino Merlot Reserve Napa 01 750mL $41.99 4754 "Very good. Rustic, earthy nose; ripe raspberry, cranberry, cassis, black pepper, leather and mint aromas and flavors; spicy, lingering finish. A fruit bomb."	DUCKHORN MERLOT THREE PALMS $99.99 6391 "Firm, with dry, earthy, leathery tannins and exotic spices that at this stage overshadow the mineral and dried currant flavors. Finishes with firm, earthy tannins."	DUCKHORN VINEYARD MERLOT 750mL $59.99 1291 DUCKHORN VINEYARD MERLOT "Well-focused on a center of ripe currant, plum and blackberry, with hints of clayish earth, lead pencil, mocha and anise folded in, giving it added flavor dimension and a long, detailed aftertaste that's a cut above most Merlots."
EDNA VALLEY MERLOT 750mL $16.99 5144 EDNA VALLEY MERLOT "This 2006 Merlot opens with inviting cherry, blackberry and vanilla aromas. Black currant and caramel develop across the palate with subtle hints of tarragon and coffee. Juicy fruit supports the body and adds length to the mid palate, with smooth tannins that hold together for a nice finish. "	ESTANCIA MERLOT 750mL $15.99 1449 ESTANCIA MERLOT "A ripe, juicy style, with black cherry and blackberry fruit that's rich and supple. Mildly tannic. A good value."	FETZER EAGLE PEAK MERLOT $8.99 3998 FETZER EAGLE PEAK MERLOT 750ml
FETZER EAGLE PEAK MERLOT $15.99 2468	FLORA SPRINGS MERLOT $20.99 6744 This Napa Valley Merlot has always been a favorite among seekers of soft supple red wines ready to drink from the get go. To celebrate the “born ready” exuberance of our merlot we chose to bottle the 2007 vintage in a Stelvin closure. The 2007 vintage shows full fruit characteristics of strawberry and cherry, with a hint of raspberry and spice. Rather than make you sweat for it, we’ll just make you twist for it!	FOXHORN MERLOT 1.5L $7.99 1359
FOXHORN MERLOT 750mL $4.99 1576 FOXHORN MERLOT	FRANCISCAN MERLOT $21.99 3409 Great depth of flavor in a nicely balanced package. Rich, lively plum, anis e and black cherry flavors follow an enticing rhubarb-like aroma. Smooth on the palate, yet firm with tannins and acid. Finish is long and fruity.	FROG'S LEAP MERLOT 750mL $42.99 6370 Dark ruby in color, our 2006 Merlot radiates bright aromatics of ripe plum underscored by notes of cocoa. Mouth-filling flavors of cherry and currants are laced with hints of cigar box and dried herbs. Medium bodied and smooth in texture, the succulent fruit core is balanced by delicate acidity and plush tannins that offer a lingering finish.
Francis Coppola Merlot 05 750mL $17.99 2924 "This Merlot boasts a deep purple color and enticing aromas of ripe blueberry, currant, and spice. The palate offers succulent flavors of dark juicy plums, crushed blackberry, and eucalyptus, while the small addition of Syrah adds just a hint of warm spice"	GLEN ELLEN MERLOT 1.5L $8.99 122 GLEN ELLLEN MERLOT "Medium-bodied with balanced acidity and deep blackberry aromas. Rich, plumy fruit burst on your tongue before you experience a soft, satisfying finish."	GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU MERLOT 750mL $29.99 2302 GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU MERLOT "Aromas and flavors of spiced black cherry, dark plum, blueberry and a beautifully integrated layer of tea leaf. The juicy, dense palate is framed by broad, finely textured tannins. The elegant structure and bright acidity carry the flavors through a long, lingering finish. Delicious upon release, this Merlot will benefit from five years of cellaring and continue to age gracefully for 10 to 12 years."
HOGUE CELLARS MERLOT $9.99 4198 HOGUE CELLARS MERLOT 750ml A lovely mouthful of black cherry, blueberry, spice and cedar flavors that's soft and mellow. This Washington red is supple and tasty now.	J. LOHR MERLOT $16.99 1119 Racy and ripe, with straightforward dried cherry, spice and licorice notes that turn firm on the finish.	KENDALL JACKSON MERLOT 750mL $20.99 1139 KEND.JACKSON MERLOT "88 Points - A rewarding Merlot; polished, supple and dry, that floods the mouth with cherry, blackberry and black raspberry flavors, and a coating of toasty oak. This is really a finely balanced, elegant wine."" Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, June 2007"
KWV MERLOT $8.99 2724 "KWV MERLOT 750ml This medium bodied wine is easy drinking and has black cherry, black berry and spicy aromas and flavours. The wine is well balanced with a lingering aftertaste. "	LA ROCCA MERLOT $15.99 5266 LA ROCCA MERLOT 750ml	LIBERTY CREEK MERLOT $7.99 6272
LINDEMAN BIN 40 MERLOT 1.5L $16.99 2481 "LINDEMAN BIN 40 MERLOT 1.5 L The generous flavours and contemporary, easy-drinking style of LINDEMANS½ Bin 40 Merlot combines easily with food and most social occasions to deliver maximum enjoyment from the first glass to the last."	LINDEMANS MERLOT 750ml. $8.99 2568 "LINDEMANS MERLOT 750ml The generous flavours and contemporary, easy-drinking style of LINDEMANS½ Bin 40 Merlot combines easily with food and most social occasions to deliver maximum enjoyment from the first glass to the last."	LONGBALL ABREU'S MERLOT 06 750mL $14.99 6364 LONGBALL ABREU MERLOT "The color of this wine is intense-deep ruby purple. Aromas of ripe plums, smoky berry fruits and spice. Soft, lush and colorful!"
LONGBALL SANTANA MERLOT 06 750mL $14.99 6362 LONGBALL SANTANA MERLOT 06 "Juicy red currant flavors on the entry, followed with rich, red cherry, black cherry and blackberry flavors extending to the mid-palate. A long finish with spicy oak and velvety fruit."	MARILYN MERLOT 750mL $27.99 878 MARILYN MERLOT Winemaker's Note: ""The 2005 vintage Marilyn Merlot is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. We prefer the added flavors and structure that Cabernet gives to the predominately Merlot based wine. The addition of 30% new oak barrels for this vintage gives the appropriate aromas of toasted oak and a more complex mouth feel from the new oak tannins. The fruit flavors are soft and mature. Vineyards for this wine continue to be from our longtime growers ranging in location from Yountville to St. Helena in the middle of the Napa Valley."" - John McKay"	MIST OF SAHYADRI MERLOT $13.99 6610
MONDAVI COAST. MERLOT $11.99 2034	MONDAVI COAST. MERLOT 1.5L $21.99 4579 MONDAVI COAST. MERLOT "This wine's exceptional character comes from choice Central Coast grapes, primarily from Monterey County, a region that provides the temperate climate, cool breezes and moist alluvial soils that Merlot loves. The Merlot was blended with 16% Syrah which added color and richness, and enhanced the wine's pure fruit flavors with just a hint of oak for roundness and complexity."	MONDAVI MERLOT 750mL $21.99 3806 MONDAVI MERLOT "Vibrant flavors and silky tannins.Luscious layers of berry, plum and spice with light oak nuances from barrel-aging"
MORASSUTTI MERLOT $5.99 4661 MORASSUTTI MERLOT 750ml	Molly Dooker "The Scooter" Merlot $27.99 5895 "The Scooter is a charming wine with delicate sweet berry fruit, fine integrated tannins and a beautiful long finish. Named after Sparky?s scooter racing years, it?s the perfect wine to relax with! Awarded 91 points from Jay Miller at the Wine Advocate two years in a row and 87 points from Harvey Steiman at Wine Spectator!"	NORTHSTAR MERLOT $54.99 3776 "NORTHSTAR MERLOT 750ml Draws from numerous vineyards and individual vineyard blocks from around the entire appellation. This provides our winemaker a broad pallette of flavors and textures, and helps ensure a consistency in style despite variation in growing season from year to year. The emphasis is always on the bright cherry fruit that gives Washington Merlot its immediate appeal. Special fermentation and barrel aging regimes help provide the wine with a mouthfilling texture, and the ability to age gracefully for years to come. "
POGGIO GOLO MERLOT $29.99 3870 POGGIO GOLO MERLOT 750ml Aromas of blackberry and wild raspberry follow through to a full-bodied palate, with soft tannins and a chocolate, vanilla and fruit aftertaste. Pleasing already. Best after 2008.	REDWOOD CREEK MERLOT 1.5L $14.99 2655 REDWOOD CREEK MERLOT "Nutmeg, anise and mint all have a strong presence, along with cherry and blackberry to add some fruit to the bouquet. On the palate it’s very well balanced. Plum, cherry, blackberry and chocolate flavors fill your mouth. Soft and smooth tannins give a nice mouth feel."	REDWOOD CREEK MERLOT 750ml. $7.99 958 Nutmeg, anise and mint all have a strong presence, along with cherry and blackberry to add some fruit to the bouquet. On the palate it’s very well balanced. Plum, cherry, blackberry and chocolate flavors fill your mouth. Soft and smooth tannins give a nice mouth feel.
ROBERT YOUNG MERLOT 750mL $45.99 2893 ROBERT YOUNG MERLOT "Supple and harmonious, with fleshy cherry, herb, cedar and tobacco flavors, picking up a hint of chocolate and vanilla bean. Tannins are ripe and integrated."	ROSEMOUNT ESTATE MERLOT $12.99 3344 ROSEMOUNT ESTATE MERLOT 750ml	SMOOKING LOON MERLOT 750mL $11.99 4039 SMOOKING LOON MERLOT "An herbaceous style, with bell pepper, pomegranate, cedar and tobacco flavors that are moderately rich, ending with firm tannins."
ST. MICHELLE MERLOT $15.99 1588 ST. MICHELLE MERLOT 750ml This complex yet approachable Merlot offers aromas and flavors of black cherry, cola, leather and spice. It’s soft and accessible with layers of complexity. I think of it as a great “everyday red with Washington style.” - Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker	STONE CELLARS MERLOT 1.5L $13.99 4380 STONE CELLARS MERLOT "The fruit in this wine is concentrated but wonderfully balanced and absolutely delicious. It presents itself in the initial aromas, full of ripe cherry and black stone fruit in the nose. The flavors are full of pure, clean fruit as well – plum, blueberry and blackberry are all enhanced by warm, brown spices that linger into the finish."	STONE CELLARS MERLOT 750ml. $7.99 3881 The fruit in this wine is concentrated but wonderfully balanced and absolutely delicious. It presents itself in the initial aromas, full of ripe cherry and black stone fruit in the nose. The flavors are full of pure, clean fruit as well – plum, blueberry and blackberry are all enhanced by warm, brown spices that linger into the finish.
SUTTER HOME MERLOT 1.5L $11.99 3639 "This medium-bodied Merlot reveals a fresh, black cherry aroma, with hints of tobacco and herbal spice. With a smooth texture and moderate tannins, it boasts attractive, smoky, black cherry and spice flavors, excellent structure, and a long, rich finish. Pairs with a wide range of foods, especially chicken, beef, lamb, game, and tomato-based pastas."	SUTTER HOME MERLOT 750mL $6.99 4190 SUTTER HOME MERLOT "This medium-bodied Merlot reveals a fresh, black cherry aroma, with hints of tobacco and herbal spice. With a smooth texture and moderate tannins, it boasts attractive, smoky, black cherry and spice flavors, excellent structure, and a long, rich finish."	TANGLEY OAKS MERLOT 05 $15.99 6154 "This Merlot exhibits red berry and plum flavors along with notes of espresso and cassis. With firm tannins and a lingering finish, this wine will pair well with grilled or braised meats and game. It will bring tradition and distinctiveness to any gathering."
TOASTED HEAD MERLOT $14.99 3353 "TOASTED HEAD MERLOT 750ml ""Our Merlot displays fragrant plum, cherry, and blackberry fruit aromas, with complementary scents of fresh herbs, vanilla, coffee, and toasted oak adding complexity. Medium-bodied and firmly structured on the palate, its fine depth of fruit and supple tannins make it both delightful on its own and a delicious accompaniment to food."" (www.toastedhead.com) "	TRINCHERO FAMILY MERLOT 750mL $12.99 2789 TRINCHERO FAMILY MERLOT "The Trinchero Family Merlot is dark, rich, lush and remarkably smooth. It delivers ripe juicy red cherry and jammy currant accented with black tea and roasted jalapeno. The ripe fruit and spice carry through to a velvet-textured finish."	TURNING LEAF MERLOT 1.5L $14.99 4696 TURNING LEAF MERLOT "It's luscious and medium-bodied, with the scents and aromas of blackberry jam and black plums-and just a hint of chocolate."
TURNING LEAF MERLOT 750ml. $7.99 1313 It's luscious and medium-bodied, with the scents and aromas of blackberry jam and black plums-and just a hint of chocolate.	TWIN VALLEY MERLOT 1.5L $12.99 867 Twin Valley Merlot is all about taste. It blends flavors of black cherry, ripe plum, and oak for a velvety richness. Well-rounded and very approachable, the layers of fruit flavor give this wine an enjoyable depth.	TWIN VALLEY MERLOT 750mL $5.99 1311 TWIN VALLEY MERLOT 750ml "Twin Valley Merlot is all about taste. It blends flavors of black cherry, ripe plum, and oak for a velvety richness. Well-rounded and very approachable, the layers of fruit flavor give this wine an enjoyable depth."
Twomey Napa Valley Merlot 02 750mL $63.99 3113 "RATING: 94. Firmly structured and tannic, the 2002 Merlot is beefy, broad, and broodingly backward."	VENDANGE MERLOT 1.5L $8.99 2106 VENDANGE MERLOT "The Merlot has a classic varietal nose of tart cherries, toasty oak and smoke. A medium plum color, it is very dry with herbal and red fruit flavors and light to medium tannins and body. A youthful wine with soft oak and medium acidity."	VENDANGE MERLOT 750ml. $5.99 3624 "The Merlot has a classic varietal nose of tart cherries, toasty oak and smoke. A medium plum color, it is very dry with herbal and red fruit flavors and light to medium tannins and body. A youthful wine with soft oak and medium acidity."
WENTE NTH MERLOT 04 750mL $49.99 5762 WENTE NTH MERLOT 04 "Showing a vibrant red color, this Merlot has rich aromas of herbal tea, and black cherry married with vanilla that continue in the mouth with luscious tannins and mouth-filling fruit leading to a long, intense finish."	WOODBRIDGE MERLOT 1.5L $15.99 1647 "Austere, with a green, earthy edge to the faint cherry and cola flavors. Finishes with a twinge of bitterness."	WOODBRIDGE MERLOT 750ml. $7.99 2407 "WOODBRIDGE MERLOT 750ml Austere, with a green, earthy edge to the faint cherry and cola flavors. Finishes with a twinge of bitterness."
YELLOW TAIL MERLOT 1.5L $16.99 1960 "YELLOW TAIL MERLOT Bright and lively, this is juicy with plum and berry flavors, shaded with hints of mint and cedar."	YELLOW TAIL MERLOT 750ml. $8.99 4032 "YELLOW TAIL MERLOT 750ml Bright and lively, this is juicy with plum and berry flavors, shaded with hints of mint and cedar."

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