Shafer Napa Valley Merlot 2006

This release is marked by its perfumy aromas of dark fruit that push out of the glass. The wine itself fills the mouth with opulent flavors of red and black bramble fruit,licorice, spice, pepper, strawberry and plum. It’s a wine that pairs so well with food, it makes us hungry ... more

Luce Della Vite Super Tuscan 2004

Luce 2004 appears deep ruby with lovely purple highlights. Subtle suggestions of toasty oak appear first on the nose, over fragrant notes of blueberry and blackberry that seem to infuse the background; next to emerge is a complex of floral and mint nuances, followed by smooth impressions of vanilla and ... more

Indaba Merlot 2007

This supple Merlot displays lip smacking aromas and flavors of ripe cherry and plum with notes of dark chocolate and exotic spice. Versatile and approachable, it pairs well with pizza, pasta dishes, burgers and barbecued pork. more

Mollydooker The Scooter Merlot 2007

Named after Sparky's scooter racing years, the Scooter is a charming wine with delicate sweet berry fruit, fine integrated tannins and a beautiful long finish. The perfect wine to relax with. Pairs with: Great served on its own or alongside poultry and grilled meats. more

Planeta Merlot 2004

Colour: Intense red with strong ruby hue. Nose: Refined scents of blackcurrant, ripe prune, violet sweets. A breath of mint chocolate. Penetrating balsamic notes of sage and bay leaves. The wood of the barrique is well integrated. Palate: Full and velvety on the tip of the palate; followed by a ... more

Oberon Merlot 2006

To naturally soften tannins and enhance varietal complexity, we gave the wine 28 days of skin contact. We then pressed the wine and transferred it to French oak barrels to undergo a long malolacticfermentation for roundness and depth. Blending in the Cabernet Sauvignon added interesting nuances to the lush berry ... more

S.P. Drummer Sonoma County Napa County Red 2001

The vineyards are 60% Sonoma Carneros Merlot Sangiacomo Vineyards, 20% Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Blair Estate Vineyards and 20% Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon. This blend is atypical of California Bordeaux blends because Merlot, not Cabernet, is the core. The aromatics are intense with notes of ripe black plums, the palette's ... more

Truchard Merlot 2002

Rich aromas of blackberry, floral blueberry, and ripe plum; infused with cedar, violets, and subtle mint. The mouth is round and smooth - black cherry, plum, red currants, and sweet vanilla. Velvety tannins coat the palate, and provide a long spicy finish of dried fruits. more

Raymond R Collection Merlot 2005

This is a fruit-forward, well-structured Merlot that opens with aromas of cherry, raspberry, red plum, black pepper, spice, earth, smoke and vanilla. It fills the mouth with smooth cherry, rhubarb, raspberry and plum flavors along with hints of earth and spice in the toasty vanilla finish. Full-bodied, yet approachable, with ... more

Cakebread Merlot 2005

Our 2005 Merlot offers a constellation of bright fruit aromas keyed on fresh black cherry, blueberry and plum, with fragrant scents of rose petal, tea-leaf, tobacco and cocoa adding interest and complexity. On the compact, supple palate, vibrant cherry, blackberry and cassis flavors are enlivened by a zesty black-tea spiciness ... more

Newton Claret 2006

Tasting Notes A sophisticated blend in the Bordeaux tradition, this Newton Vineyard Claret is a dark garnet color with vibrant, lifted aromas of black cherry and currant supported by spicy and smoky hints of nutmeg and white pepper. The palate reveals blueberry, black plum and black cherry with a white ... more

Frog's Leap Merlot 2006

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 ... more