California Merlot
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2007 A. Rafanelli Winery Merlot (750ml - Full Bottle)
$40.00
$33.99
Winery Notes:
This is a big round wine that has focused red fruit flavors, accented by toasty oak, and hints of chocolate. The mouth coating... Read More
2004 Ahnfeldt Merlot (750ml - Full Bottle)
$50.00
$45.00
91 Points
Wine Spectator:
Dark and powerful, with blackberry, licorice and espresso aromas and deep, rich wild berry, cedar and fresh earth flavors that ... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Dark and powerful, with blackberry, licorice and espresso aromas and deep, rich wild berry, cedar and fresh earth flavors that ... Read More
2007 Anderson's Conn Valley Red Blend Right Bank (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$66.99
95-97 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Composed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the inky/purple-hued 2007 Right Bank exhibits a celestial bouquet of blue and bl... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Composed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the inky/purple-hued 2007 Right Bank exhibits a celestial bouquet of blue and bl... Read More
2007 Anderson's Conn Valley Red Blend Right Bank (1.5 Liter - Magnum Bottle)
$150.00
$133.99
95-97 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Composed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the inky/purple-hued 2007 Right Bank exhibits a celestial bouquet of blue and bl... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Composed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the inky/purple-hued 2007 Right Bank exhibits a celestial bouquet of blue and bl... Read More
2003 Arietta Napa Valley Red Wine Variation One (750ml - Full Bottle)
$175.00
$145.00
95 Points
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Medium ruby. The nose is at once cool and exotic, with expressive, explosive aromas of black cherry, raspberry, smoked meat, i... Read More
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Medium ruby. The nose is at once cool and exotic, with expressive, explosive aromas of black cherry, raspberry, smoked meat, i... Read More
93-95 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2003 Variation One (60% Merlot and 40% Syrah) offers a sweet kiss of white chocolate along with pepper, raspberry, fig, and... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2003 Variation One (60% Merlot and 40% Syrah) offers a sweet kiss of white chocolate along with pepper, raspberry, fig, and... Read More
93-95 Points
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Good saturated ruby-red. Nose offers a compelling combination of syrah and merlot perfume: black raspberry, minerals, licorice,... Read More
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Good saturated ruby-red. Nose offers a compelling combination of syrah and merlot perfume: black raspberry, minerals, licorice,... Read More
2007 Buccella Merlot (750ml - Full Bottle)
$85.00
$74.89
2007 Chappellet Cabernet Blend Mountain Cuvee (750ml - Full Bottle)
$32.00
$24.99
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
I splurge on high-end Napa Cabernet now and again because I love those rich, intensely flavored wines, but they aren’t always i... Read More
Wine Spectator:
I splurge on high-end Napa Cabernet now and again because I love those rich, intensely flavored wines, but they aren’t always i... Read More
2005 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot (750ml - Full Bottle)
$55.00
$45.99
90 Points
Wine Enthusiast:
This Merlot has a lot going for it. Its full-bodied and rich in black currant, cherry, chocolate, violet, licorice and smoky oa... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
This Merlot has a lot going for it. Its full-bodied and rich in black currant, cherry, chocolate, violet, licorice and smoky oa... Read More
2005 Hall Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley (750ml - Full Bottle)
$33.00
$23.99
Winery Notes:
Intense aromatics of cedar oak are accented by scents of roasted coffee beans and a hint of violets and roses. An open, texture... Read More
2006 Hourglass Merlot Blueline (750ml - Full Bottle)
$80.00
$74.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Beautifully focused and elegant, yet complex, showing vivid black cherry and toasty vanilla aromas, with richly layered currant... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Beautifully focused and elegant, yet complex, showing vivid black cherry and toasty vanilla aromas, with richly layered currant... Read More
2006 Justin Cabernet Blend Isosceles (750ml - Full Bottle)
$65.00
$54.99
94 Points
Anthony Dias Blue:
Rich and elegant with vanilla, super plum, blackberry and spice; long, generous and in balance with notes of chocolate and spic... Read More
Anthony Dias Blue:
Rich and elegant with vanilla, super plum, blackberry and spice; long, generous and in balance with notes of chocolate and spic... Read More
2007 Lewis Cellars Merlot Napa Valley (750ml - Full Bottle)
$78.00
$69.88
Winery Notes:
Like a velvet hammer or a brainy bombshell this wine will knock you out - complex, concentrated and curvaceous! Gorgeous, super... Read More
2007 Lewis Cellars Syrah/Cabernet Alec's Blend (750ml - Full Bottle)
$63.00
$56.99
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Combines richness with delicacy, offering a firm, subtle mix of plum, red currant, cedar and spice. Gains depth and finesse, wi... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Combines richness with delicacy, offering a firm, subtle mix of plum, red currant, cedar and spice. Gains depth and finesse, wi... Read More
Winery Notes:
These days drifting the rear wheel of his 4-stroke bike on a dirt oval is Alec's idea of fun, while his 2007 vintage wine is a ... Read More
2006 Lewis Cellars Syrah/Cabernet Alec's Blend (750ml - Full Bottle)
$70.00
$64.95
95 Points
Wine Spectator:
Enormously rich and concentrated, offering a dense, full-blown mix of savory blueberry and blackberry fruit, mineral, sage and ... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Enormously rich and concentrated, offering a dense, full-blown mix of savory blueberry and blackberry fruit, mineral, sage and ... Read More
Winery Notes:
Like a kid's pockets this wine is packed - 70% Syrah, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Ripe blackberries, sweet vanilla o... Read More
2005 Lewis Cellars Merlot (750ml - Full Bottle)
$80.00
$69.99
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Rich and deeply structured underneath. Shows aromas of black currant, mineral and spice, with intense blackberry, espresso and ... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Rich and deeply structured underneath. Shows aromas of black currant, mineral and spice, with intense blackberry, espresso and ... Read More
Winery Notes:
From low-yielding Pritchard Hill and Calistoga blocks, our 2005 Merlot is an 11 on a seduction scale of 10. Intense blueberry, ... Read More
1986 Marilyn Merlot (750ml - Full Bottle)
$2,500.00
$435.00
2007 Paloma Merlot Spring Mountain District (750ml - Full Bottle)
$57.00
$52.99
91 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2007 Merlot is a sumptuous, round, silky, generous, delicious effort offering plenty of berry fruit, mocha, and chocolatey ... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2007 Merlot is a sumptuous, round, silky, generous, delicious effort offering plenty of berry fruit, mocha, and chocolatey ... Read More
2005 Paloma Merlot Spring Mountain District (750ml - Full Bottle)
$70.00
$58.99
95 Points
Connoisseurs' Guide:
Its aromas may be a touch slow to open, and, even with air, the wine shows a certain restraint to its impeccably focused themes... Read More
Connoisseurs' Guide:
Its aromas may be a touch slow to open, and, even with air, the wine shows a certain restraint to its impeccably focused themes... Read More
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2007 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot (375ml - Half Bottle)
$36.00
$32.99
94 Points
Wine Spectator:
Lush and rich yet impeccably structured, with bold red currant and toasty mocha aromas and layered flavors of ripe plum, loamy... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Lush and rich yet impeccably structured, with bold red currant and toasty mocha aromas and layered flavors of ripe plum, loamy... Read More
92 Points
Connoisseurs' Guide:
From its intense, deeply filled aromas of caramel, chocolate, ripe berries, tobacco and coffee to its dramatic and highly extra... Read More
Connoisseurs' Guide:
From its intense, deeply filled aromas of caramel, chocolate, ripe berries, tobacco and coffee to its dramatic and highly extra... Read More
92 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2007 Merlot, which comes from both Napa and Sonoma fruit (the Pride Mountain vineyards are split by the county line), exhib... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2007 Merlot, which comes from both Napa and Sonoma fruit (the Pride Mountain vineyards are split by the county line), exhib... Read More
Wine Spectator Insider - Vol. 6, No. 12 - March 24, 2010
2003 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$54.99
92 Points
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Good deep red. Sweet nose offers raspberry, cherry and milk chocolate. Fat, lush and sweet, with a soft, pliant, immediately ac... Read More
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Good deep red. Sweet nose offers raspberry, cherry and milk chocolate. Fat, lush and sweet, with a soft, pliant, immediately ac... Read More
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
An openly seductive style, with ripe currant, blackberry and wild berry fruit shaded by splashy mocha and espresso bean oak fla... Read More
Wine Spectator:
An openly seductive style, with ripe currant, blackberry and wild berry fruit shaded by splashy mocha and espresso bean oak fla... Read More
2002 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot (750ml - Full Bottle)
$100.00
$59.99
93 Points
Wine Enthusiast:
What a fabulous Merlot. Yes, it’s dense in texture, like molten metal, with melted tannins, but it’s kept lively with clean aci... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
What a fabulous Merlot. Yes, it’s dense in texture, like molten metal, with melted tannins, but it’s kept lively with clean aci... Read More
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Aromas of cedar, ripe berry fruit and hints of toasty oak offer solid clues as to what comes across on the palate. Intense and ... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Aromas of cedar, ripe berry fruit and hints of toasty oak offer solid clues as to what comes across on the palate. Intense and ... Read More
2000 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot (1.5 Liter - Magnum Bottle)
$175.00
$118.89
92 Points
Wine Enthusiast:
Rich and long in the mouth, with impressively concentrated flavors of blackberries and plums and a delicious note of chocolatey... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
Rich and long in the mouth, with impressively concentrated flavors of blackberries and plums and a delicious note of chocolatey... Read More
91 Points
Wine Spectator:
Smooth and flavorful, with dusty cedar and pencil shaving aromas leading to rich, intense pencil lead, currant and blackberry f... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Smooth and flavorful, with dusty cedar and pencil shaving aromas leading to rich, intense pencil lead, currant and blackberry f... Read More
2000 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$59.99
92 Points
Wine Enthusiast:
Rich and long in the mouth, with impressively concentrated flavors of blackberries and plums and a delicious note of chocolatey... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
Rich and long in the mouth, with impressively concentrated flavors of blackberries and plums and a delicious note of chocolatey... Read More
91 Points
Wine Spectator:
Smooth and flavorful, with dusty cedar and pencil shaving aromas leading to rich, intense pencil lead, currant and blackberry f... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Smooth and flavorful, with dusty cedar and pencil shaving aromas leading to rich, intense pencil lead, currant and blackberry f... Read More
1999 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot (1.5 Liter - Magnum Bottle)
$225.00
$139.99
91-94 Points
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Ruby to the rim. Explosive aromas of blackberry, black raspberry, violet and bitter chocolate. Great sappy sweetness in the mou... Read More
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Ruby to the rim. Explosive aromas of blackberry, black raspberry, violet and bitter chocolate. Great sappy sweetness in the mou... Read More
92 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 1999 Merlot (a blend of 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, 61% from Napa and 39% from Sonoma) is a wine of striking purity, ... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 1999 Merlot (a blend of 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, 61% from Napa and 39% from Sonoma) is a wine of striking purity, ... Read More
90 Points
Wine Spectator:
A rich, sensual, complex and concentrated wine, with layers of brown sugar, mocha, red currant and spicy herbal notes, it gains... Read More
Wine Spectator:
A rich, sensual, complex and concentrated wine, with layers of brown sugar, mocha, red currant and spicy herbal notes, it gains... Read More
2006 Robert Keenan Winery Cabernet Blend Mernet Reserve (750ml - Full Bottle)
$100.00
$94.99
96 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
An outrageous wine is the 2006 Mernet Reserve, a 350-case blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. ... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
An outrageous wine is the 2006 Mernet Reserve, a 350-case blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. ... Read More
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2005 Stephanie Cabernet Blend (750ml - Full Bottle)
$70.00
$55.00
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Exhibits ripe, vivid blackberry, wild plum and black cherry fruit that's well-proportioned, focused, long and persistent, with ... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Exhibits ripe, vivid blackberry, wild plum and black cherry fruit that's well-proportioned, focused, long and persistent, with ... Read More
2007 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$65.00
$55.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Luscious, sleek and complex, with floral red currant and Asian spice aromas that lead to layered, concentrated flavors of black... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Luscious, sleek and complex, with floral red currant and Asian spice aromas that lead to layered, concentrated flavors of black... Read More
Winery Notes:
Black cherry, mocha, vanilla and spicy oak are seamlessly integrated and coat the palate from front, to middle, to finish. A pe... Read More
Winery Notes:
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate. Dark plum in color, chocolate and espresso notes, plenty of spicy oak, and soft, round berry ... Read More
2007 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (375ml - Half Bottle)
$36.00
$32.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Luscious, sleek and complex, with floral red currant and Asian spice aromas that lead to layered, concentrated flavors of black... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Luscious, sleek and complex, with floral red currant and Asian spice aromas that lead to layered, concentrated flavors of black... Read More
Winery Notes:
Black cherry, mocha, vanilla and spicy oak are seamlessly integrated and coat the palate from front, to middle, to finish. A pe... Read More
Winery Notes:
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate. Dark plum in color, chocolate and espresso notes, plenty of spicy oak, and soft, round berry ... Read More
2007 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (1.5 Liter - Magnum Bottle)
$145.00
$125.00
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Luscious, sleek and complex, with floral red currant and Asian spice aromas that lead to layered, concentrated flavors of black... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Luscious, sleek and complex, with floral red currant and Asian spice aromas that lead to layered, concentrated flavors of black... Read More
Winery Notes:
Black cherry, mocha, vanilla and spicy oak are seamlessly integrated and coat the palate from front, to middle, to finish. A pe... Read More
Winery Notes:
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate. Dark plum in color, chocolate and espresso notes, plenty of spicy oak, and soft, round berry ... Read More
2006 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$70.00
$53.99
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Sleekly structured yet builds in intensity. Offers aromas of currant and mocha and rich, layered flavors of black cherry, exoti... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Sleekly structured yet builds in intensity. Offers aromas of currant and mocha and rich, layered flavors of black cherry, exoti... Read More
92 Points
Wine Enthusiast:
Enormously rich and decadent, but supple. Shows a fat, fleshy mouthfeel framing lush flavors of black and red currants, cherry ... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
Enormously rich and decadent, but supple. Shows a fat, fleshy mouthfeel framing lush flavors of black and red currants, cherry ... Read More
2006 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (1.5 Liter - Magnum Bottle)
$165.00
$125.00
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Sleekly structured yet builds in intensity. Offers aromas of currant and mocha and rich, layered flavors of black cherry, exoti... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Sleekly structured yet builds in intensity. Offers aromas of currant and mocha and rich, layered flavors of black cherry, exoti... Read More
92 Points
Wine Enthusiast:
Enormously rich and decadent, but supple. Shows a fat, fleshy mouthfeel framing lush flavors of black and red currants, cherry ... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
Enormously rich and decadent, but supple. Shows a fat, fleshy mouthfeel framing lush flavors of black and red currants, cherry ... Read More
2005 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$70.00
$53.99
93 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2005 Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard will easily convince skeptics that good Merlot can be voluptuous and sexy. Its dense p... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2005 Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard will easily convince skeptics that good Merlot can be voluptuous and sexy. Its dense p... Read More
2004 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$56.99
92 Points
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Unlike the majority of Merlots in the marketplace, Switchback Ridge's 2004 Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard is the real deal. Wo... Read More
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Unlike the majority of Merlots in the marketplace, Switchback Ridge's 2004 Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard is the real deal. Wo... Read More
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Rich and deeply structured, with blackberry, toasty oak and spice aromas leading to ripe, dense black cherry and mocha notes th... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Rich and deeply structured, with blackberry, toasty oak and spice aromas leading to ripe, dense black cherry and mocha notes th... Read More
2003 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$65.00
$54.99
91 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2003 Merlot's dark plum/purple color is followed by a big, chocolaty, espresso roast nose with blackberry and sweet cherry ... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2003 Merlot's dark plum/purple color is followed by a big, chocolaty, espresso roast nose with blackberry and sweet cherry ... Read More
91 Points
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Medium red color. Candied, high-toned aromas of red berry liqueur and caramel. Concentrated and quite sweet but firm and a bit ... Read More
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Medium red color. Candied, high-toned aromas of red berry liqueur and caramel. Concentrated and quite sweet but firm and a bit ... Read More
2002 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$80.00
$67.00
92 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
A beautiful effort is the deep purple-colored 2002 Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard. A big, sweet, chocolate, toffee, caramel, a... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
A beautiful effort is the deep purple-colored 2002 Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard. A big, sweet, chocolate, toffee, caramel, a... Read More
2001 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$80.00
$75.00
95 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
It is hard to find a better California Merlot than this 2001 Peterson Family Vineyard. A saturated purple color accompanies a g... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
It is hard to find a better California Merlot than this 2001 Peterson Family Vineyard. A saturated purple color accompanies a g... Read More
2000 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$65.00
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Wonderful richness, harmony and finesse, with a supple core of flavors built around mocha-tinged currant, blackberry and black ... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Wonderful richness, harmony and finesse, with a supple core of flavors built around mocha-tinged currant, blackberry and black ... Read More
92 Points
Wine Enthusiast :
A thick, dark Merlot, cloaked in smooth, fat tannins and redolent of cherry, licorice, blackberry, plum, spice, coffee, sage, t... Read More
Wine Enthusiast :
A thick, dark Merlot, cloaked in smooth, fat tannins and redolent of cherry, licorice, blackberry, plum, spice, coffee, sage, t... Read More
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