Merlot
Hestan Vineyards 2018 'Stephanie' Merlot, Napa Valley, California
Notes of Santa Rosa plum and black cherry along with cassis, black currants, sweet complex vanilla oak and dried sweet tobacco with brown spice like cinnamon/clove. The wine on the palate is complex, with notes of leather, tobacco and black fruit.
$59.99
Château de Viaud-Lalande 2023 Lalande-de-Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Raspberry, cassis, plum, and licorice are prominent, with floral notes of violet and a hint of dark chocolate. The wine presents a medium body with balanced acidity and tannins, showcasing fresh berries and subtle oak flavors.
$24.99
Mt. Brave 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, California
Deep garnet-purple colored, it rolls effortlessly with notions of stewed plums, baked blackberries and sautéed herbs plus hints of beef drippings, cloves and pencil lead. Full-bodied, plush and decently generous, the finish delivers compelling layers.
$99.99
Grgich Hills Estate 2021 Merlot, Napa Valley, California
Aromas of blackberry, rose hip, dried cranberries and hints of boysenberry followed by notes of violets and crushed spices. The palate begins with a soft, dense, lush, tannin structure supported by red berry fruit, subtle acidity and a long vanilla finish
$58.99
Trentadue 2022 'La Storia' Estate Merlot, Alexander Valley, California
Dramatic aromas of chocolate covered strawberries and candied raspberries jump from the glass on the nose of this Merlot. The palate brings a wash of vibrant cherry-lemon acidity and flavors of cocoa powder, licorice, cherry jam and cinnamon.
$29.99
Newton Vineyard 1997 Unfiltered EPIC Merlot, Napa Valley, California
Pleasantly proportioned, with a nice balance of herb, sage and currant flavors. Firm on the finish, where the tannins are rich and tight.
$49.99
Le Macchiole 2017 Messorio, Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy
A beam of black cherry and blackberry permeates this red, accented by rosemary, thyme, iron and oak spice. Balanced and graceful, this should begin to hit its stride in two to three years, once the oak is absorbed. Merlot. Best from 2023 through 2040.
$249.99
Château Le Prieuré 2022 Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Dark cherry, mocha, new leather and licorice build in the glass. As always, Le Prieuré is one of the more elegant, mid-weight wines from Saint-Émilion. Beams of tannin and brisk acids lift the finish. 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc.
$57.99
Pahlmeyer 2022 Merlot, Napa Valley, California
Delicious, velvety and mouth-filling, this wine could convert any merlot skeptic to being a fan. Intense and saturated with flavor, but wrapped in luscious tannins. Blueberries, creme de cassis, cherries, cream and mint. 98 points James Suckling
$119.97