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Region |
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2008 |
Columbia Valley, U.S. |
Alexander Nicole Merlot |
$23.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Bordeaux, France |
Baron de Luze Bordeaux Rouge |
$11.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Philadelphia, South Africa |
Blue Grove Hill |
$19.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Bordeaux, France |
Ch. Dassault St Emilion |
$74.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Bordeaux, France |
Ch. Haut Guirard CDBourg |
$16.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Bordeaux, France |
Chateau Jean Faure St. Emillion |
$54.99 |
| Details |
2006 |
Napa Valley, U.S. |
Darioush Signature Merlot |
$49.99 |
| Details |
2001 |
Stellenbosch, South Africa |
De Trafford Merlot |
$26.99 |
| Details |
2007 |
Napa Valley, U.S. |
Osso Anna Merlot |
$19.99 |
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2006 |
Napa, U.S. |
Palazzo 1.5L |
$119.99 |
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2005 |
Central Coast, U.S. |
Pietra Santa Merlot |
$14.99 |
| Details |
2005 |
Napa, U.S. |
Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot |
$69.99 |
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2006 |
Napa Valley, U.S. |
Robert Sinskey Vineyards - Los Carneros - Napa Valley |
$24.99 |
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2007 |
Napa Valley, U.S. |
Soda Canyon Barrel Chaser |
$41.99 |
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2006 |
Santa Ynez Valley, U.S. |
Star Lane Vineyard |
$39.99 |
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2004 |
Napa, U.S. |
Veraison Merlot Krupp Vineyard |
$54.99 |
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 and its estate vineyard. Paying tribute to that force--so central to their dream come true--was a natural in the naming of Destiny Ridge Vineyard.
The Estate Merlot elegantly expresses a rich bouquet of dark chocolate,ripe berries, leather with hints of tobacco and rose pedal. With a medium to full body, rich mouth feel and solid acidity, the wine has bold ripe cherry flavors, touches of raspberries and hints of spice in the mid-palate. Elegantly balanced with subtle oak, it is powered by its bold fruit flavors and silky smooth refined tannins to a lengthy finish. 100% Destiny Ridge Vineyard--78% Merlot; 16% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Frank and1% Carmenere; Horse Heaven Hills AVA. 388 cases produced
Food Pairings: Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto, Spinach and Boursin, Eggplant and Goat-Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Tarragon Sauce, Macaroni and Three Cheeses.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110168.jpg&extdesc=Blue Grove Hill&subdesc=2005®ion=Philadelphia, South Africa&name=Merlot&price=19.99¬es=Inspired by the groves of trees with the magnificent and occasionally "blue" Table Mountain visible from Capaia, this Bordeaux blend is another fine example of the quality and excellence that CAPAIA strives for. The name "Blue Grove Hill" is given to the second range of wines produced and bottled at the impressive CAPAIA winery.
The sourcing of suitable soils and areas where the imported quality vines could be planted involved much planning and research, and the resulting character of the wine bears testimony to this unique terroir. Situated approximately 15km from the cool Atlantic Ocean, the area of production is named after the little town of Philadelphia, and the first virus-free, imported vineyards were established in 2000.
64% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
FOOD PAIRINGS: Roast Bacon-Wrapped Pork, Eggplants Stuffed with Tarragon Lamb, Pancetta-Wrapped Roast Leg of Lamb, Beef Brisquet&id=){kind=link}
 has assembled an impressive team, both in the fields and in the cellar. Crops are thinned, harvested by hand and sorted by not one but two triage tables; whole-cluster vinification is natural and as gentle as possible.
The estate's blend--a combination of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec--captures the nobility of the great St.-Emilion estates while expressing a lush, seductive quality found in the finest Pomerols.
"Good ruby-red. Smoky black raspberry, chocolate, tobacco and a whiff of iron on the nose. Silky, pliant and rather easygoing, with good depth to the flavors of red berries, tobacco and iron. Finishes with supple tannins, good vinosity and sneaky length." Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
FOOD PAIRINGS: Braised Lamb with Giant White Beans, Braised Short Ribs with Whole Grain Mustard, Pan-Roasted Duck Breasts with Onions and Crisp Pancetta&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110231.jpg&extdesc=De Trafford Merlot&subdesc=2001®ion=Stellenbosch, South Africa&name=Merlot&price=26.99¬es=De Trafford Winery is situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm set at the top of a dramatic valley above Stellenbosch, 380m up between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains. In 1991 quota restrictions were lifted. The winery was registered in time for the 1992 harvest and a new vineyard was planted in 1994 and 1995. Varieties, clones, rootstocks, vine densities and trellis systems were carefully chosen to suit the subtle variations in soil and microclimate. The aim is to produce high quality red wines which convey the personality and uniqueness of this mountain site to the full.
"I never chose winemaking as a profession - it was thrust upon me. I chose Architecture as a profession, but live on land with such great vineyard potential, it was impossible not to get involved in the wine business." David Trafford, winmaker.
A working knowledge of winemaking gleaned from local winemakers, a vintage spent at St Emilion and David's own practical experience has ensured a small but steady flow of wines of increasing sophistication. With an acute appreciation of nature and sense of time and place, David is also disarmingly shy, humorous, and honest.
Food Pairings: Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto, Spinach and Boursin, Seared Spiced Duck Breasts, Argentinian Grilled Beef Tenderloin
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Production 985 cases
Food Pairings: Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto, Spinach and Boursin, Eggplant and Goat-Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Tarragon Sauce, Macaroni and Three Cheeses.&id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=110269.jpg&extdesc=Palazzo 1.5L&subdesc=2006®ion=Napa, U.S.&name=Merlot&price=119.99¬es=This is a wine that the legendary restaurant French Laundry in Yountville, CA serves on their "by the glass" wine list. This means that most folks, even knowledgable wine folks, wouldn't know how to value it and probably wouldn't buy it by the bottle. But, what the folks at the Laundry knew was that this Bordeaux blend (Merlot/Cab Franc) would absolutely make their food sing and people needed to have easy access to it. A selfless act, no doubt - and one that you should emulate given the opportunity. A beautifully rich and balanced wine with extraordinary potential both with great food and great friends.
Winemaking consultant Peter Franus and winemaker/owner Scott Palazzo have decided to let the label simply say 'Red Wine' even though the wine is truely a 'right bank' bordeaux version at 72 percent merlot.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Seared Spiced Duck Breasts, Macaroni and Three Cheeses, Rack of Lamb with Soy-Balsamic Marinade &id=){kind=link}
![Details](kiosk.asp?picturename=120126.jpg&extdesc=Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot&subdesc=2005®ion=Napa, U.S.&name=Merlot&price=69.99¬es=Agriculture is in the Pride family's blood. The Pride's purchase of the historic Summit Ranch in 1989 and its subsequent development was the culmination of a lifetime of farming for Jim and Carolyn. Jim passed away in August of 2004 after a long battle with cancer, yet his commitment to quality and his vision for Pride Mountain Vineyards is carried forward by Carolyn Pride and their two grown children Suzanne Bryan and Steven. They are joined by winemaker Bob Foley, and the entire Pride Mountain Vineyard team, who are proud of their accomplishments and take great care to preserve Jim's legacy.
"As the winemaker for Pride Mountain, the fabulous blue chip performer situated on the hillsides of Spring Mountain, Bob Foley has consistently turned out phenomenal wines. He also runs a small operation under his own name, and is the genius behind several other labels, most notably Switchback Ridge. For mountain-styled Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and even striking Sangiovese and Viognier, Foley has an undeniable talent for producing wines of great richness and intensity yet keeping them reasonably light on their feet." - Robert M. Parker, Jr.'s The Wine Advocate
FOOD PAIRINGS: Grilled Potato-Morel Pierogies, Veal-and-Mushroom Meat Loaf with Bacon, Nori-Crusted Sirloin with Shiitake and Wasabi&id=){kind=link}
 on 101-14 rootstock Yields in the two sections of Merlot from which this wine is made were a meager 1.8 tons per acre--less than ideal, but nicely balanced given the dry nature of the vintage. A modified deficit irrigation technique specific to the Merlot helped reduce berry size and promoted earlier ripening. Additional fruit came from one block of Cabernet Franc planted along the western ridgeline of the vineyard and three rows of Cabernet Sauvignon directly adjacent to the Merlot.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Glazed Beef with Bourbon-Roquefort Sauce, Lamb Chops with Garlic and Olive Oil, Moussaka&id=){kind=link}
